Malabar leaffish
📖 Overview
Malabar leaffish (Pristolepis marginata), first described by Jerdon, 1849 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pristolepididae (order Anabantiformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 3 - 4; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Malabar leaffish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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