Telestes Montenigrinus
📖 Overview
Occurs in a wide range of habitats from small mountain streams to lake shores. Reported to feed on plankton and bottom fauna .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosed from its congeners by the possession of the following characters: 45-49 + 2-3 scales on lateral line; anal fin usually with 9½ branched rays; eye diameter 3.4-3.5 times in HL, 1.1-1.3 times in interorbital distance; snout pointed, not projecting beyond tip of upper lip; conspicuous black midlateral stripe and conspicuous black line along lateral line in preserved individuals .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Telestes Montenigrinus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 43°N - 42°N, 19°E - 20°E
🌿 Ecology
plankton and bottom fauna (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Telestes Montenigrinus.
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