Torrent minnow
📖 Overview
This species generally inhabits rivers with rapid water currents, and substrates ranging from rocky to soft sediments .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 42. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: 3-4 scales positioned along the mid-ventral region between the posterior base of the pelvic fin and the anal opening; body elongate with 41-42 scales along the lateral line; 14 scales in the pre-dorsal region; 8 scales around the caudal peduncle; 9-10 branched pectoral-fin rays; eye diameter 15-21% HL; head length 18.2-19.9% SL; body depth 15.6-18.3% SL; head depth 50-58% HL and vertebrae 42 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Torrent minnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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