Carinotetraodon imitator
| Carinotetraodon imitator | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Tetraodontiformes |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae |
| Genus: | Carinotetraodon |
| Species: | C. imitator
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| Binomial name | |
| Carinotetraodon imitator | |
Carinotetraodon imitator,Carinotetraodon travancoricus.
Description
C. imitator has a maximum recorded
caudal fin base. The patterns and colouration varies between individuals of both sexes, and their dark spots may be conspicuous or faint or broken into several smaller spots.[2]
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Distinguishing from Carinotetraodon travancoricus
C. imitator can be distinguished from its
spination, which is greatly reduced in C. imitator compared to C travancoricus.[4]
Distribution and habitat
In 1999, the species was first described based on specimens in an
Kumaradhara and Addahole, Netravati River basin in Karnataka, as well as shallow streams. They inhabit bodies of water with sand, gravel, or stones making up the substrate. There is no information on its complete distribution.[1]
Reproduction
Reproduction of C. imitator has been observed only in captivity. During observation, the water was kept slightly
conspecifics may engage in egg cannibalism and were successful, despite the guarding male.[4]
Eggs are approximately 1.6 mm (0.063 in) in diameter. They are round and have a
larvae are 3.5 mm (0.14 in) long. They are brownish with two translucent vertical bands, one behind the yolk sac and one at the end of the caudal fin. With the use of adhesive cells along the ventral yolk sac, larvae are able to attach themselves to substrate.[4]
Conservation status
The species is listed as
Overharvesting for the aquarium trade is a potential threat to the species.[1]
References
- ^ . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ ISSN 1022-0828. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2014). "Carinotetraodon imitator" in FishBase. November 2014 version.
- ^ a b c d e f Britz, Ralf; Ali, Anvar; Philip, Siby; Kumar, Krishna; Raghavan, Rajeev (2012). "First record from the wild of Carinotetraodon imitator in Peninsular India (Teleostei: Tetraodontiformes: Tetraodontidae)". Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters. 23 (2): 105–109. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ Hellweg, Mike (March 2007). "The Dwarf Puffer: A Pleasant Little Surprise". www.tfhmagazine.com. TFH Magazine. Retrieved 20 May 2022.