Notoglanidium Walkeri
📖 Overview
Notoglanidium Walkeri (Notoglanidium walkeri), first described by Günther, 1903 is a small fish in the family Claroteidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 39 - 40. Diagnosis: Notoglanidium walkeri differs from other species in the genus in having: an average interorbital distance, 27.8-33.3% of head length vs. smaller in N. boutchangai, N. depierrei, N. pallidum and N. pembetadi, and larger in N. maculatum and N. thomasi; a relatively small combined premaxillary tooth plate width, 13.7-16.1% of head length vs. larger in N. akiri, N. boutchangai, N. macrostoma and N. pembetadi; and a relatively large number of soft dorsal-fin rays, 11-15 vs. less in N. akiri, N. boutchangai, N. depierrei and N. macrostoma, and more in N. maculatum . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Notoglanidium Walkeri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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