Opsarius Pectoralis
📖 Overview
Opsarius Pectoralis (Opsarius pectoralis), first described by Husain, 2012 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Snout broadly obtuse; lower jaw over hanging lower jaw; maxilla reaching to slightly beyond anterior margin of eye; 3rd suborbital half as deep as uncovered part of cheek below; dorsal commencing midway between nasal opening and caudal base; three outer pectoral rays strongly thickened, margin of pectoral fin notched at 3rd outer ray and next three rays bounded by a thick membrane in males; 4-5 rows of scales between lateral line and base of pelvic fin; 9-10 short lateral bars, not extending beyond dark coloration of back; and predorsal scales 29 .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Opsarius Pectoralis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Opsarius Pectoralis.
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Opsarius Pectoralis ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.