Raiamas Steindachneri
📖 Overview
Affinities: meristic characters close to R. nigeriensis (with more number of branched rays; shorter head length and mouth). Maximum TL was recorded at 15.5 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Diagnosis: body depth 3.8-4.8x and head length 3.5-4.0x SL; eye diameter 2.8-3.8x head length; scale formula 7.5/39-43/4.5; 7.5 scales between lateral line and dorsal fin origin; 39-43 scales in longitudinal series; 14 scales around caudal peduncle; 8 dorsal-fin branched rays; 10-12 anal-fin branched rays . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Raiamas Steindachneri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barilius silex | Schultz | 1942 | Synonym |
| Barilius steindachneri | Pellegrin | 1908 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Raiamas Steindachneri.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .
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