Schistura Rubrimaculata
📖 Overview
Schistura Rubrimaculata (Schistura rubrimaculata) 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 4.2 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): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 8. This species can be diagnosed from all congeners by a combination of the following characters: slender body with maximum body depth 103-123 % of body depth at nape; ventral half of body and head white with silver shine in life; body pigmentation with prominent black midlateral stripe and up to six small dorsal saddles; all fins hyaline; dark blotch on base of central unbranched caudal-fin rays, with a median incision at its posterior margin; and a distinct red dot on the side of the caudal peduncle in life, fading when preserved; small size with largest known size 2.77 cm SL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schistura Rubrimaculata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Schistura Rubrimaculata is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Schistura Rubrimaculata is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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