Telmatherina Sarasinorum
📖 Overview
Telmatherina Sarasinorum (Telmatherina sarasinorum), first described by Kottelat, 1991 is a small fish in the family Telmatherinidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Differs from all its congeners with pointed fins by its yellow or bluish coloration, large dorsal and anal fins which, in large males, reach posterior half of caudal fin when folded back with longest rays longer than body depth .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Telmatherina Sarasinorum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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