Pteronemacheilus Lucidorsum
📖 Overview
Found in a fast flowing stream about 4-10 m wide and 0.5 m deep during late dry season. The stream has substrate consisting mainly of stones up to 60 cm diameter .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 8. Can be diagnosed from other species, except its only congener Pteronemacheilus meridionalis by having elongated skinfolds on the dorsal side of the second and third branched pectoral-fin rays in males. Differs from Pteronemacheilus meridionalis by having the dorsal midline without pigmentation (vs. bars or saddles across dorsal midline) and usually 8 + 8 branched caudal-fin rays (vs. 9 + 8) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pteronemacheilus Lucidorsum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pteronemacheilus Lucidorsum is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pteronemacheilus Lucidorsum is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.5 - ?. Tropical; 24°C - ?
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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