Oreichthys Elianae
📖 Overview
Oreichthys Elianae (Oreichthys elianae), first described by Praveenraj & Vijayakrishnan, 2026 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 2.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: prominent, large black blotch on caudal-fin base; black spot on the anal fin absent; branched rays on pelvic fin (8); scales in longitudinal series (19 + 1); caudal peduncle (21.9-31.8% SL); incomplete lateral line and fewer scales in longitudinal series (19 + 1); pored lateral-line scales (5); pores on cheek (14-15); pre-dorsal scales (9); distinct concave notch on predorsal profile present; bright red dorsal, ventral and anal fins; and concave dorsoposterior margin of dorsal fin .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oreichthys Elianae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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