异颌棱唇条鳅 (Sectoria heterognathos) 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 10 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
Both jaws covered by a horny sheath and with sharp edges; no processus dentiformis; no notch in lower jaw; body with 9-13 bars, irregularly shaped, many of them incomplete or reduced to blotches on middle of flank, alternating with mid-dorsal blotches; black bar at caudal base variable, from complete to restricted to an elongate blotch in middle of caudal base .: elongated.
Behavioural data for 异颌棱唇条鳅 is currently being reviewed.
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 异颌棱唇条鳅 |
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schistura heterognathos | Chen | 1999 | Synonym |
| Sectoria megastoma | Kottelat | 2000 | Synonym |
The following diseases are known to affect 异颌棱唇条鳅.
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