Ophiocara Cantoris
📖 Overview
Ophiocara Cantoris (Ophiocara cantoris), first described by Günther, 1861 is a small fish in the family Eleotridae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 11.00 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): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. This species is characterized as having the following features: lateral scales usually 37-39; predorsal scale 25-27; zigzag scales 8-9; jaw length is 14-16% SL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ophiocara Cantoris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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