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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Acheilognathus Polyspinus

Acheilognathus polyspinus Holcík, 1972
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Acheilognathus Polyspinus (Acheilognathus polyspinus), first described by Holcík, 1972 is a fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Acheilognathus polyspinus
Authority
Holcík, 1972
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Acheilognathus Polyspinus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acheilognathus Polyspinus 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)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.1
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Holcík, 1972

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