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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Chanda Waikhomi

Chanda waikhomi Geetakumari & Basudha, 2012
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Chanda Waikhomi (Chanda waikhomi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ambassidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Chanda waikhomi
Authority
Geetakumari & Basudha, 2012
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15; Vertebrae: 24. Distinguished from all species of Parambassis by the following combination of characters: 58-60 lateral line scales; 9-10 pectoral fin rays; 19-20 gill rakers; two predorsal bones; presence of a vertically elongated humeral spot; maxilla reaches to ? of the orbit; 8.2-10.9 interorbital width; four preorbital ridge; 11 preorbital edge; six supraorbital ridge; 18 serrae at lower edge of preoperculum; 24 serrae at hind margin of preoperculum .: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chanda Waikhomi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chanda Waikhomi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chanda Waikhomi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01318 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
4cm
Dorsal Spines
8
Dorsal Rays
15
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
15
Vertebrae
24

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Geetakumari & Basudha, 2012

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