Opsarius Shacra
📖 Overview
Found in rivers and streams . Collected in large river with diverse substrate consisting of sand, mud, gravel, pebble, cobble, and boulders .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Jaws of about equal length in front; maxilla reaching below anterior margin of orbit; 2/3rd suborbital half as wide as uncovered part of cheek below; dorsal midway between anterior margin of orbit and caudal base; 4-6 outer pectoral rays strong; about seven rows of scales between lateral line and base of pelvic fin; predorsal scales 25 scales; about 13 bluish spots along side of back; about 12 incomplete bars go from back downwards towards lateral line; and a dark bar along upper 3rd of dorsal fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Opsarius Shacra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Opsarius Shacra is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Opsarius Shacra is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 8.0 - ?. Tropical; 22°C - ?
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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