Sapphire stiphodon
📖 Overview
Inhabits clear swift streams and has been found in streams from near sea level to well above small waterfalls at higher elevations . Usually prefers to inhabit one of boulders and slab bottom streams usually with little or no sand and gravel . Generally found in riffles but on occasion has been collected in swift waters above waterfalls .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. First dorsal fin in males with fourth spine long, filamentous and without membrane beyond the fin; males usually have no scales (0-6) in predorsal midline, whereas females usually have predorsal scales (0-12); males have more and larger symphyseal teeth, 2 (0-4) vs. 2 (0-2) in females. Scales in transverse forward series 7-15. Males with somewhat variable coloration: the head and body cobalt blue that is especially prominent above the midline; dorsal fins generally clear with cobalt blue present on spine and often membrane close to base and anal fin whitish or bluish basally .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sapphire stiphodon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sapphire stiphodon is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sapphire stiphodon is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; amphidromous; depth range ? - 5 m . Tropical North Province and South Province.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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