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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Subtropical

Altigena Tonkinensis

Altigena tonkinensis Pellegrin & Chevey, 1934
Max Length
38 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Altigena Tonkinensis (Altigena tonkinensis), first described by Pellegrin & Chevey, 1934 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 38.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Altigena tonkinensis
Authority
Pellegrin & Chevey, 1934
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
38 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Altigena
Altigena
Species
Altigena Tonkinensis
Altigena tonkinensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Altigena Tonkinensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Altigena Tonkinensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
38cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Pellegrin & Chevey, 1934

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