Nemacheilus Ornatus
📖 Overview
Nemacheilus Ornatus (Nemacheilus ornatus), first described by Kottelat, 1990 is a tiny fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Nemacheilidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8. Color pattern consisting of a yellowish background with a black longitudinal stripe along lateral line, an irregular black stripe along dorsal midline and 9-16 black, vertically elongated blotches across lateral stripe.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nemacheilus Ornatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from the type locality in the Tapi River basin, Thailand.
🌿 Ecology
insect larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Nemacheilus Ornatus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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