Oreoglanis Vicina
📖 Overview
Oreoglanis Vicina (Oreoglanis vicina), first described by Vidthayanon, Saenjundaeng & Ng, 2009 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 8.10 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 - 5; Vertebrae: 33 - 37. 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 the following combination of characters: maxillary barbel with rounded tip, dentary tooth patches separated by approximately one-third to half their width, pectoral fin reaching beyond pelvic-fin origin, body depth at anus 10.0-12.6 % SL, adipose fin confluent with upper procurrent caudal-fin rays, caudal peduncle length 15.1-21.2 % SL, caudal peduncle depth 5.0-6.9 % SL, caudal peduncle depth 2.51-3.80 times in its length and lunate caudal fin with upper and lower first principal ray of approximately the same length . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oreoglanis Vicina 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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