Schistura Sexnubes
📖 Overview
Occurs among rocks along the shallow shores in a water depth of 10-40 cm with moderate to fast current in Mengmenghe River. Syntopic with Schistura cryptofasciata , Glyptothorax laosensis and Clarias sp.. Found also in Nanzhaihe River, characterized by water flow velocity of 0.5 m/s, 21 °C water temperature, and a pH of 5.4 .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8. This species can be easily distinguished by the following combination of characters: caudal fin with 8+8 branched rays; incomplete lateral line; a dissociated caudal bar, a shallow caudal-peduncle depth (7.6%?9.6% SL; respectively caudal-peduncle 1.76?1.95 times longer than deep); and no sexual dimorphism. A dorsocephalic pattern consisting of a black, forward directed V-shaped formation located between the nares, and a white, ovoid blotch on the upper operculum represents an autapomorphy .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schistura Sexnubes is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Schistura Sexnubes is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Schistura Sexnubes is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.4 - ?. Tropical; 21°C - ?
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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