Sicyopterus Ocellaris
📖 Overview
Sicyopterus Ocellaris (Sicyopterus ocellaris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.1 cm. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A Sicyopterus with three clefts (one anteriorly and two midlaterally) on upper lip, with smooth lip and with a second dorsal fin with 1 spine and 11 segmented rays. A distinctive black spot at the posterior base of the first dorsal fin, including rays 4 to 6, both in males and females. Lateral scales usually 50-57, predorsal scales 16-25 and transverse forward scales 15-19 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sicyopterus Ocellaris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sicyopterus Ocellaris is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sicyopterus Ocellaris is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; amphidromous . Tropical Known only from the Nuru River, northeastern Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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