Leptobotia Micra
📖 Overview
Leptobotia Micra (Leptobotia micra) is a ray-finned fish of the family Botiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 38. Leptobotia micra is diagnosed from all its congeners by a combination of the following characters: absence of dark bars or dorsal saddles on body; a row of white dots along dorsal midline; 4+34 vertebrae; predorsal distance 58.1-59.0% SL; eye diameter 1.8?2.0% SL; pelvic fins not reaching anus; caudin fin emarginate (length of median rays 1.3?1.4 times in length of lower lobe); and the anus positioned distinctly closer to anal-fin origin than to pelvic-fin base .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leptobotia Micra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Leptobotia Micra is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Leptobotia Micra is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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