Schistura Porocephala
📖 Overview
Schistura Porocephala (Schistura porocephala) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 8. Distinguished from all congeners by having the following combination of characters: cephalic lateral line system consisting of prominent pores, lateral line incomplete with 27-38 pores, body with 20-23 thin olivaceous dark bars against yellowish cream background; dorsal fin with 3 simple and 7 1/2 branched rays and two rows of black spots; 9 + 8 branched rays in slightly emarginate caudal fin and an elongated suborbital flap extending from front of anterior tubular nostril to anterior one-third of eye in males .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schistura Porocephala is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Schistura Porocephala is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Schistura Porocephala is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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