Mystus Celator
📖 Overview
Mystus Celator (Mystus celator) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bagridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 5 - 8; Vertebrae: 35 - 36. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: three equally dark longitudinal stripes separated by pale interspaces on the sides of the body; presence of a round, dark tympanic spot, and an ovoid, dark spot on the caudal peduncle; adipose-fin base (18.0-23.3% SL); angle between body axis and predorsal profile 21-24°; posterior cranial fontanel not reaching base of supraoccipital process; 2530 rakers on the first branchial arch; and 35-36 vertebrae .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mystus Celator is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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