The Charming cyprinid
📖 Overview
The Charming cyprinid (Osteochilichthys elegans), first described by Plamoottil, 2022 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 13.30 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: 43- 44 lateral line scales 43-44l pre - dorsal scales 13-14. Colouration: upper lateral dusky green; lower lateral light yellow; blackish proximal part and the dorsal fin reddish at the distal border; ventral and anal fins are reddish; differs from its congeners in not having any mid lateral color band, anal fin with spots or bands .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for The Charming cyprinid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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