Puntius Torsai
📖 Overview
Puntius Torsai (Puntius torsai), first described by Singh, Anjanayappa, Das, Bhakta & Kumari, 2025 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.40 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 spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: lateral line complete with 24 scales; pre-dorsal scales 9-10; pre pelvic scales 9-10; circum-peduncular scales 12; lateral transverse scales 5½/4½; barbel one pair; body depth 41.25-45.33% SL; caudal peduncle depth 14.44-16.25% SL; head depth 70.43-73.22% HL; and a distinctive color pattern, i.e., the humeral spot present, a caudal peduncle blotch, and a mid-lateral black band on the dorsal fin .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Puntius Torsai 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 Puntius Torsai.
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