Parosphromenus Ornaticauda
📖 Overview
Parosphromenus Ornaticauda (Parosphromenus ornaticauda), first described by Kottelat, 1991 is a tiny fish in the family Osphronemidae (order Anabantiformes). Adults typically reach 1.80 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 Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A dwarf species which differs from all other species of the genus by the conspicuous color pattern of the caudal fin of the male (lower half black with 1-3 hyaline spots and a broad hyaline lower margin; upper half with a broad longitudinal orange stripe, a broad submarginal black stripe and a hyaline upper margin) and by the large extent of black pigments on the dorsal and caudal fins .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parosphromenus Ornaticauda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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