Diagnostic Description
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Jaws of about equal length in front; maxilla reaching below anterior margin of orbit; 2/3rd suborbital half as wide as uncovered part of cheek below; dorsal midway between anterior margin of orbit and caudal base; 4-6 outer pectoral rays strong; about seven rows of scales between lateral line and base of pelvic fin; predorsal scales 25 scales; about 13 bluish spots along side of back; about 12 incomplete bars go from back downwards towards lateral line; and a dark bar along upper 3rd of dorsal fin (Ref. 93114).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 8
Biology
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Found in rivers and streams (Ref. 4832). Collected in large river with diverse substrate consisting of sand, mud, gravel, pebble, cobble, and boulders (Ref. 85713).
Importance
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fisheries: of no interest