Leptobotia Paucipinna
📖 Overview
Leptobotia Paucipinna (Leptobotia paucipinna) 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 9.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: plain brown body or no other colour formation; 4 + 39-40 vertebrae; pectoral fins (length less than 11.5% of LS); dorsal fin inserted opposite to or slightly posterior to the pelvic-fin insertion; posteriorly-moved anus (vent to anal distance 43.6%-52.2% of the pelvic to anal distance); white dorsal fin with a black subdistal band; deeply forked caudal fin (the longest ray 1.6-1.9) with two broadly pointed lobes and yellowish white with a roughly W-shaped black blotch .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leptobotia Paucipinna is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Leptobotia Paucipinna is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Leptobotia Paucipinna is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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