Osteochilus Waandersii
📖 Overview
Usually associated with clear, relatively fast flowing waters, with gravel to stony bottom . Juveniles all found in the overhanging bank vegetation and near the soft substrate banks . Moves into flooded forests adjacent to upland streams during periods of elevated water levels .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Has a well-defined black stripe along the sides from the gill opening to the end of the median caudal rays; 12-13 branched dorsal fin rays; a bright orange or red caudal, dorsal, anal and pelvic fins.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Osteochilus Waandersii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Osteochilus Waandersii.
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