Schistura Balteata
📖 Overview
Schistura Balteata (Schistura balteata), first described by Rendahl, 1948 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Nemacheilidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8. Distinguished from any other nemacheiline by its unique color pattern consisting of 2-3 thin vertical bars below dorsal fin, 3-5 pairs of round spots in front of dorsal fin along the back and absence of black basal caudal mark .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schistura Balteata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Schistura Balteata.
🔍 Similar Species
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