Enigmatic loach (Ellopostoma mystax) fish species and information / pictures of Enigmatic loach - Ellopostoma mystax

Enigmatic loach (Ellopostoma mystax) fish species information

Scientific Name
Ellopostoma mystax

Common Name
Enigmatic loach

Biology
Inhabits mainstream rivers in sandy shore. Carnivorous, feeding on benthic microfauna (Ref. 58784). Length type is assumed in TL.

Classification

Classified By
Tan & Lim, 2002
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
River loaches (Balitoridae)

Distribution

Region
Asia
Distribution
Asia: endemic to Thailand.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Trophic Level
2.77 s.e. 0.28 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
7.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.7500 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated