Pseudecheneis Sympelvica
📖 Overview
Pseudecheneis Sympelvica (Pseudecheneis sympelvica), first described by Roberts, 1998 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 5.70 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 35. Pelvic fins united medially for their entire length, except for a small notch distally. Pelvic fins widely separated to base in all other Pseudecheneis. Outer ray of pelvic fin with unculi in lamellae on both dorsal and ventral surfaces. Transverse lamellae in thoracic adhesive disc 14 (versus 9-12 in P. paviei, 8-13 in P. intermedius, 13-20 in P. sulcatoides, 14-20 in P. sulcatus, 14-21 in P. immaculatus, and 20 or 21 in P. tchangi). Vertebrae in caudal peduncle (entirely posterior to anal fin base) 10.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudecheneis Sympelvica is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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