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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Aborichthys Cataracta

Aborichthys cataracta Arunachalam, Raja, Malaiammal & Mayden, 2014
Max Length
9.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Aborichthys Cataracta (Aborichthys cataracta) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Aborichthys cataracta
Authority
Arunachalam, Raja, Malaiammal & Mayden, 2014
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
9.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Aborichthys
Aborichthys
Species
Aborichthys Cataracta
Aborichthys cataracta

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 6. This species can be diagnosed by the following combination of characters: body with 32-35 vertical bands; distance between distal end of depressed pectoral fin and pelvic fin insertion equal to pectoral fin length; distance between distal tip of depressed pelvic fin and anal-fin origin equal to 1½ times pelvic fin length; distance between dorsal fin origin to anal fin origin 30.5-33% SL; distance between dorsal-fin origin and pelvic fin insertion 12-14.6% SL; distance between pelvic fin insertion and anal fin origin 26.2-28.3% SL; distance between dorsal fin insertion and anal fin origin 20.1-24.9% SL; distance between insertions of pectoral and pelvic fins 25.5-30.3% SL; distance between vent and anal fin origin 19.6-23.5% SL; distance between pelvic fin insertion and vent 8.6-12% SL; distance between vent and caudal-fin base 40.4-49.1% SL; distance between tip of snout and vent 49.7-56.7%; distance from lower jaw to isthmus 42.7-55.9% HL; distance between anal fin origin and caudal fin base 20.6-27.9% SL; distance between snout and opercle 70.8-75.3% HL; pre-dorsal length 45.4-51.2% SL; edge of dorsal fin straight; dorsal-fin height 13.8-18.7% SL; dorsal fin base length 10.3-14.2% SL; caudal-fin length 19.4-21.9% SL; caudal fin length greater than head length; caudal peduncle depth 8.9-11.9% SL; pre-anal length 72.1-78.2% SL; anal fin base length 5.7-10.4 % SL; anal fin height 12.7-18% SL; pectoral-fin length 13.1-19.1% SL; pre-pelvic fin length 42.3-49.5% SL; pelvic-fin length 13.4-18.2% SL; body depth 10.4-13.2% SL; body width 9.9-12.2% SL; inter-orbital width 27.4-32% HL; orbit width 13.4-17.9% HL; head width 60.8-65.3% HL; head depth at nostril 38.1-48.2% HL; upper jaw length 26.6-33.2% HL; and gape width 30.4- 43.6% HL .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aborichthys Cataracta is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Aborichthys Cataracta is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Aborichthys Cataracta is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
9.3cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Arunachalam, Raja, Malaiammal & Mayden, 2014

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