Schistura Oedipus
📖 Overview
Cave-restricted species . Collected in a pool of moving water about 1 km from a cave entrance . Mostly found stationary on the muddy bottom at depths from 20 cm to 1 m . Tends to occur in slow moving water during the dry season, but some individuals were observed climbing rapids . Small groups of individuals were frequently found in the pools while isolated individuals were common in rapids . Weakly or not at all cryptobiotic, not remaining under rocks for more than 5 min during the day . Feeds on insects and roundworms . Shows behavioral responses to light, including avoidance and perhaps a residual diurnal rhythmicity .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8. No color pattern; absence of externally visible eye but a pit in the center of the skin covering the orbit . Retains some melanin pigmentation .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schistura Oedipus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - ? m . Tropical; 20°N - 19°N
🌿 Ecology
insects and roundworms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Schistura Oedipus.
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