Pseudohomaloptera Vulgaris
📖 Overview
Pseudohomaloptera Vulgaris (Pseudohomaloptera vulgaris), first described by Kottelat & Chu, 1988 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Balitoridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 7. Distinguished by the combination of the following characters: P7/10; 48-50 + 1-2 scales along lateral line; all scales with a single keel; body depth 13.8-15.1% SL; body width 13.2-13.8% SL; eye diameter 15-16% HL; interorbital width 42-46% HL; pectoral fins not reaching pelvic fins.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudohomaloptera Vulgaris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pseudohomaloptera Vulgaris.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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