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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Acheilognathus Barbatulus

Acheilognathus barbatulus Günther, 1873
Max Length
8.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

In subfamily Acheilognathinae (Genera Acheilognathus and Rhodeus ), female possesses an ovipositor which is used for depositing eggs inside the bivalves. Juveniles hatch and stay in the bivalve until they can swim .

Scientific Name
Acheilognathus barbatulus
Authority
Günther, 1873
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Water Temp
8–20 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Acheilognathus
Acheilognathus
Species
Acheilognathus Barbatulus
Acheilognathus barbatulus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11. Small maxillary barbels; body depth 2.5-2.7 times in SL .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acheilognathus Barbatulus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Acheilognathus Barbatulus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Female has an ovipositor which is used to deposit eggs inside bivalves. Young remain in the bivalve until they can swim .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 8°C - 20°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
8.7cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
8–20°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1873

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