Opsarius Profundus
📖 Overview
Opsarius Profundus (Opsarius profundus), first described by Dishma & Vishwanath, 2012 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 7.10 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 35. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: great body depth at dorsal-fin origin (32.0-37.3 % SL); predorsal scales 17-18; dark blue bars (7-10) against faintly brown to yellowish-cream body, width of bar narrower than interspace width; lateral line complete, 30-32 + 2-3 scales; eye diameter (38.3-42.9 % HL), predorsal length (58.9-64.0 % SL); dorsal-fin length (21.6-25.7 % SL); ½7/1/2½ lateral transverse scales; circumpeduncular scales 12; vertebrae 35; D ii,7.5; A ii,10.5; pectoral i,11; pelvic i,8 .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Opsarius Profundus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Opsarius Profundus.
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