Sisor Pakistanicus
📖 Overview
Sisor Pakistanicus (Sisor pakistanicus), first described by Javed & Mirza, 2011 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 9.30 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 6. Differs from Sisor rabdophorus and other congeners in the Ganges-Brahamputra drainage system by following characters: 58-62 lateral line ossicles; 42-45 and 17- 18 serrations on anterior and posterior edges of pectoral spine, respectively; body depth maximum 8.7-10.11, at anus 6.52-7.4 of SL; eye diameter 16.05 -18.24% of HL; and wider nuchal plate (1.44- 1.66 of its length) : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sisor Pakistanicus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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