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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Acheilognathus Longibarbatus

Acheilognathus longibarbatus Mai, 1978
Max Length
9.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Acheilognathus Longibarbatus (Acheilognathus longibarbatus), first described by Mai, 1978 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Acheilognathus longibarbatus
Authority
Mai, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
9.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Long maxillary barbels, reaching vertical of anterior margin of eye; 12-13.5 branched dorsal rays; 10.5 branched anal rays; 34-37 + 2-3 lateral line scales .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acheilognathus Longibarbatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.1±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00437 × L3.22 (TL)
Max TL
9.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.1
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mai, 1978

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Acheilognathus Longibarbatus.

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