Pethia Canius
📖 Overview
Pethia Canius (Pethia canius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8. This species can be diagnosed from all congeners by the combination of the following characters: lateral line incomplete, with 3-4 pored scales; 20-21+1 scales in the lateral series, ½4/1/2 scales in transverse line on body; 8 predorsal scales; last unbranched dorsal-fin ray strong, curved, serrated, with 24-27 large, curved serrae on posterior margin; barbels absent; a broad black band around caudal peduncle covering scales 17-19 of longitudinal series. Three diffuse black blotches on body, first behind opercle, second below dorsal-fin origin, third above anal-fin origin. Black spots at base and root of dorsal, anal and pelvic fins .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pethia Canius is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pethia Canius is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pethia Canius is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical West Bengal, India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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