Teramulus Waterloti
📖 Overview
Teramulus Waterloti (Teramulus waterloti), first described by Pellegrin, 1932 is a tiny fish in the family Atherinidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 3.20 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 Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
In life Teramulus waterloti is translucent and bluish overall, rust colored on the ventral flanks, with a prominent iridescent midlateral band; the first dorsal fin is black .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Teramulus Waterloti is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical northwest of Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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