Psilorhynchus Magnaoculus
📖 Overview
Psilorhynchus Magnaoculus (Psilorhynchus magnaoculus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Psilorhynchidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 6. This species of the Psilorhynchus balitora species group (sensu Conway, 2011) is distinguished from its congeners in having the following characters: a squarish snout larger than eye, contributing 42.6-43.6% of head length, almost equal to the length of snout; a notch on the ethmoid region; caudal fin with two bars .Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Psilorhynchus Magnaoculus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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