Schistura Similis
📖 Overview
Overview information for Schistura Similis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8. A member of the group of species with complete or nearly complete lateral line, 8 1/2 branched dorsal rays, 9+8 branched caudal rays and no sexual dimorphism. Distinguished from all other Schistura species by the presence of a large free posterior chamber of gas bladder; 7-8 very regular bars, wider than interspaces; length of caudal peduncle 11.5-15.4% SL, 53-74% HL; ; depth of caudal peduncle 11.5-15.4% SL, 55-73% HL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
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🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
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🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
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🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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