Tail eyed puntius
📖 Overview
Tail eyed puntius (Puntius ocellus), first described by Plamoottil & Vineeth, 2020 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 5. This species is distinguished from all its congeners by the following characters: with a large deep black round caudal spot on posterior most (20-23 / 21-24) lateral line scales and a distinct golden or yellow ring encircling it; snout which is pointed and unusually elongated (32.5-35.1 % HL) snout; dorsal fin in front of the ventral fin, the former with a weak and non-osseous last simple ray; lateral line scales 23-24; 2½ scales between lateral line and ventral fin; predorsal scales 7-8 .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tail eyed puntius is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tail eyed puntius.
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