Sinogastromyzon Daduheensis
📖 Overview
Sinogastromyzon Daduheensis (Sinogastromyzon daduheensis), first described by Guo & Yang, 2013 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Balitoridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 7. This species differs from other congeners by having the following characters: absence of strong anal-fin spine; presence of muscular band on the dorsum of the pelvic-fin base; absence of scales on the dorsum of paired fin or the region between axilla of pectiral fin and pelvic-fin origin; pelvic-fin tip not reaching anus; lateral line with 78-82 scales; pelvic fin with simple rays . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sinogastromyzon Daduheensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sinogastromyzon Daduheensis.
🔍 Similar Species
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