Nangra Bucculenta
📖 Overview
Nangra Bucculenta (Nangra bucculenta) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Vertebrae: 34. Possible a very small species. Snout moderately projecting; cheeks relatively expanded; head terete. Anterior naris very near snout tip (distance between naris and snout tip less than eye diameter). Nasal barbel extending to eye; maxillary barbel reaching only to end of pectoral fin; maxillary-barbel membrane broadly attached to head only on cheek; maxillary bone reaching posteriorly to midway between eye and end of head. Vent opening directly to exterior; vent and genital papilla located between anterior third of pelvic fins. Dorsal and pectoral fins without filamentous extensions Anal fin with 4-5 simple rays, 7-8 branched rays, total 11-13 .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nangra Bucculenta is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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