Schistura Reticulata
📖 Overview
Schistura Reticulata (Schistura reticulata) 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 9.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8. Can be distinguished by the following combination of characters: 17-29 bars on body, bars in front of dorsal-fin origin conspicuously thinner than those behind, some of which split vertically into two (or more) in their course from back to sides, may join with adjacent bars; males with a prominent suborbital flap; middle of caudal fin with 2-3 v-shaped rows of spots; apexes pointing towards caudal base; basal caudal black bar extending from dorsal to ventral extremities of caudal base; caudal fin with 15 branched rays . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schistura Reticulata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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