Psilorhynchus Hamiltoni
📖 Overview
Psilorhynchus Hamiltoni (Psilorhynchus hamiltoni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Psilorhynchidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Differs from all other members of the Psilorhynchus balitora species group by the following combination of characters: well-developed lateral stripe; 7-11 round to squarish lateral blotches; 6-7 dorsal saddles; dorsal saddles without contact to lateral blotches; lateral line scales 34-35; principal caudal-fin rays 9+8-9; pectoral-fin rays v-vi.9-11; total vertebrae 36 (18+18); two branchiostegal rays; parietal portion of temporal sensory canal with 2 openings; ventral surface between paired fins with a broad rectangular scaleless patch .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Psilorhynchus Hamiltoni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical West Bengal, India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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