Mustura Chhimtuipuiensis
📖 Overview
Mustura Chhimtuipuiensis (Mustura chhimtuipuiensis), first described by Lalramliana, Lalhlimpuia, Solo & Vanramliana, 2016 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 4.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: with deeply embedded and sparsely set scales on the breast between the pectoral-fin bases (vs. scales between the pectoral-fin bases absent in all other species); D 8½ branched; caudal-fin rays 8+7 branched; with an axillary pelvic lobe; incomplete lateral line; unbranched dorsal-fin rays 4; branched caudal-fin rays in the lower lobe 7; bent intestine without a loop; flank with 11-14 irregular shaped vertical bars; lacking a median notch on the lower jaw .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mustura Chhimtuipuiensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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