Oreoglanis Frenata
📖 Overview
Oreoglanis Frenata (Oreoglanis frenata), first described by Ng & Rainboth, 2001 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 9.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 3. Lower lip lacking a median notch and having a posterior margin with laciniate projections. Caudal fin lunate with elongate, strap-like lower principal ray in mature males. Posterior base of adipose fin confluent with upper principal caudal rays. Maxillary barbel with rounded tip and entire margin. Head and body moderately broad and very strongly depressed .: elongated; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oreoglanis Frenata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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