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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Balitora Vanlani

Balitora vanlani Nguyen, 2005
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Balitora Vanlani (Balitora vanlani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Balitora vanlani
Authority
Nguyen, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Balitora Vanlani is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Balitora Vanlani is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Balitora Vanlani is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Balitora Vanlani is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nguyen, 2005

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