Duck-billed golden-line fish
📖 Overview
Cave-restricted species . Encountered in two caves at about 30 m from their entrance at 1.5 m depth. Feeds on plant and insects .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8. No external visible eyes; depigment; scaleless; and, reduced swim bladder .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Duck-billed golden-line fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Duck-billed golden-line fish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Duck-billed golden-line fish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.4; depth range ? - 2 m . Tropical; 17°C - 19°C
🌿 Ecology
plant and insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Duck-billed Golden-line Fish |
| 🌍CES | gara kachnorypá |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 鸭嘴金线鲃 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinocyclocheilus albeoguttatus | Zhou & Li | 1998 | Synonym |
| Sinocyclocheilus guangxiensis | Zhou & Li | 1998 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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