Blunt-snout small-toothed sleeper
📖 Overview
Found in small creeks or rivers with slow moving, clear water and rocky bottom. Some remains of chitin exoskeleton of crustaceans were found in the anus opening of the holotype, suggesting that this species is carnivorous. During their spawning seasons, the male’s head would turn black with several orange dots on the body sides .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 34. This species is distinguished by the following character states: snout blunt, snout length/ head length ratio 0.26-0.28, mean 0.27; eye large, but not protruding outward, interorbital width larger than eye diameter, interorbital width/head length ratio 0.22-0.27, mean 0.25 . Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blunt-snout small-toothed sleeper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blunt-snout small-toothed sleeper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blunt-snout small-toothed sleeper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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