Mastacembelus Alboguttatus
📖 Overview
Mastacembelus Alboguttatus (Mastacembelus alboguttatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mastacembelidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 49 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 35; Dorsal soft rays (total): 73; Anal soft rays: 74; Vertebrae: 82. Body and fins with very numerous, small round pale spots without dark edges; body with numerous rings composed of 9-10 small pale spots encircling a somewhat larger dark spot; caudal fin rays 21 .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mastacembelus Alboguttatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mastacembelus Alboguttatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Mastacembelus Alboguttatus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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