Odontamblyopus Tenuis
📖 Overview
Odontamblyopus Tenuis (Odontamblyopus tenuis), first described by Day, 1876 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 12.80 cm in maximum length. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34 - 36; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 31 - 34; Vertebrae: 27. Distinguished by the following characteristics: eyes rudimentary but distinct, covered by skin. Mouth oblique, with barbels on underside of chin. Pectoral-fin rays free and silk-like; 46-65. Cycloid scales embedded on head and body .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Odontamblyopus Tenuis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; amphidromous . Tropical Indian Ocean: Pakistan and Myanmar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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