Mustura Shanensis
📖 Overview
Mustura Shanensis (Mustura shanensis), first described by Hora, 1929 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 5.20 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is characterized by the following: irregular blotches or bars 8; body with vertically elongated blotches, and with mottled middorsal area on the back; with a deep median notch in the upper lip; caudal-peduncle length 11.6 % SL; predorsal length 53.4 % SL .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mustura Shanensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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