Micronema Hexapterus
📖 Overview
Found in rivers, streams and canals. Feeds mainly on small fishes, along with prawns and insect larvae. Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal soft rays: 74 - 83. Head length 6.5-7.2 times in SL; a single patch of vomerine teeth .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Micronema Hexapterus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Micronema Hexapterus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Micronema Hexapterus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
small fishes, along with prawns and insect larvae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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