Placocheilus Caudofasciatus
📖 Overview
Placocheilus Caudofasciatus (Placocheilus caudofasciatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.9 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Black semicircular mark on each caudal lobe . Can be distinguished from its congeners by having a small scaleless midventral region only restricted to chest. Differs from P. robustus in having slightly crenulated rostral fold with 12-15 indentations on its distal margin, a shallower caudal peduncle (depth 63.7-71.3% of its length) and a larger mental adhesive disc (length 72.7-80.7% of its width) . Also Ref. 75600.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placocheilus Caudofasciatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Placocheilus Caudofasciatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Placocheilus Caudofasciatus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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