Oreoglanis Setigera
📖 Overview
Oreoglanis Setigera (Oreoglanis setigera), first described by Ng & Rainboth, 2001 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 6.90 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 soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 3 - 4; Vertebrae: 36. Lower lip with a median notch and having a posterior margin with small laciniate projections. Caudal fin emarginate. Male genital papilla immediately behind the anus in a depression terminating posteriorly with a straight transverse wall. Maxillary barbel with rounded tip and laciniate posterior margin .: elongated; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oreoglanis Setigera 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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