Psilorhynchus Robustus
📖 Overview
Psilorhynchus Robustus (Psilorhynchus robustus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Psilorhynchidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 6. Psilorhynchus robustus is most similar to P. gracilis and P. balitora in overall body shape, meristics and colour pattern. It is distinguished from both species by the presence of a large dark blotch situated posterodorsally to opercle opening, extending along lateral-line scales 3–6 (vs. absence) and in having upper lip separated from the rostral cap by a shallow groove (vs. upper lip separated from rostral cap by a deep groove).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Psilorhynchus Robustus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Psilorhynchus Robustus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Psilorhynchus Robustus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Known from headwaters of the Ataran basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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