Olyra Sancta
📖 Overview
Olyra Sancta (Olyra sancta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Olyridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 44 - 45. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: adipose fin separates from upper principal caudal-fin rays; head length 14.6-15.8% SL; interorbital distance 32.2-33.9% HL; eye diameter 7.0-9.0% HL; body depth at anus 6.6-9.7% SL; length of adipose-fin base 7.5-9.9% SL; 17-19 anal-fin rays; caudal peduncle length 13.7-16.6% SL; and caudal peduncle depth 4.2-5.3% SL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Olyra Sancta is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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