Oreoglanis Nakasathiani
📖 Overview
Oreoglanis Nakasathiani (Oreoglanis nakasathiani), first described by Vidthayanon, Saenjundaeng & Ng, 2009 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 11.90 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 spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 4 - 6; Vertebrae: 35 - 38. Belongs to the Oreoglanis delacouri species group as it lacks a distinct median notch on the posterior margin of the lower lip. Can be distinguished from other members of the genus in having a combination of the following characters: short nasal barbel reaching to midway between its base and anterior orbital margin, tip of maxillary barbel rounded, tip of pectoral fin reaching pelvic-fin origin, adipose fin separate from upper procurrent caudal-fin rays, caudal peduncle length 20.8-26.6 % SL, caudal peduncle depth 2.9-4.4 % SL, caudal peduncle depth 4.88-8.42 times in its length, and a lunate caudal fin with upper and lower first principal rays of approximately equal length . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oreoglanis Nakasathiani is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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