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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Aborichthys Waikhomi

Aborichthys waikhomi Kosygin, 2012
Max Length
6.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Aborichthys Waikhomi (Aborichthys waikhomi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Aborichthys waikhomi
Authority
Kosygin, 2012
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
6.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Aborichthys
Aborichthys
Species
Aborichthys Waikhomi
Aborichthys waikhomi

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 7. This species can be diagnosed from all other known congeners by the combination of the following characters: 12-16 oblique black bands, narrower than interspaces at caudal peduncle; anus located closer to caudal fin base than to tip of snout; origin of dorsal fin equidistant between snout tip and base of caudal fin; lateral line incomplete, terminating before pelvic fins; caudal fin truncated with irregular black blotches; upper angle of caudal fin base with a distinct blotch; and barbels much longer than eye diameter .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aborichthys Waikhomi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Aborichthys Waikhomi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Aborichthys Waikhomi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
6.8cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Kosygin, 2012

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