Schistura Cincticauda
📖 Overview
Schistura Cincticauda (Schistura cincticauda), first described by Blyth, 1860 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.00 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. Processus dentiformis present; 7 regular bars on body; males have no suborbital flap, incomplete lateral line reaching at most origin of pelvic fin; no black mark on each side of median interruption in lower lip; 9+8 branched caudal rays; emarginate caudal fin; black basal caudal bar present; no axillary pelvic lobe; anus 2-3 eye diameters in front of anal fin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schistura Cincticauda 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 Cincticauda.
🔍 Similar Species
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