Schistura Waltoni
📖 Overview
Occurs in small mountain streams with fast and shallow water. Feeds on insects and invertebrates, based on the stomach contents of a 5.46 cm SL specimen. Juveniles were observed to form loose troops of 10-20 individuals
🔬 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. Can be distinguished by the following characters: caudal peduncle 0.84-1.11 times longer than deep, its length being 12.4-14.7% SL, 58-71% HL and its depth 12.9-14.8% SL, 58-73% HL; 9-12 bars .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schistura Waltoni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
insects and invertebrates, based on the stomach contents of a 5
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Schistura Waltoni.
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