Sarasins minnow
📖 Overview
Oviparous . A pelvic-brooder, in which females carry an egg cluster until hatching . The eggs are carried between the pelvic fins with each egg attached to the body by 10-20 filaments .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sarasins minnow is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sarasins minnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Spawned eggs hung from the urogenital pore by attaching filaments on the chorion in the vegetal region. This batch of eggs lie in a belly concavity until hatching .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5. Tropical; 24°C - 29°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochilus andamanicus sarasinorum | Popta | 1905 | Synonym |
| Haplochilus sarasinorum | Popta | 1905 | Synonym |
| Xenopoecilus sanasinorum | Popta | 1905 | Synonym |
| Xenopoecilus saracinorum | Popta | 1905 | Synonym |
| Xenopoecilus sarasinorum | Popta | 1905 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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