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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Balitoropsis Ophiolepis

Balitoropsis ophiolepis Bleeker, 1853
Max Length
11.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Balitoropsis Ophiolepis (Balitoropsis ophiolepis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Balitoropsis ophiolepis
Authority
Bleeker, 1853
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
11.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Balitoropsis Ophiolepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Balitoropsis Ophiolepis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Balitoropsis Ophiolepis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Balitoropsis Ophiolepis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
11.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1853

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