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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cyprinion Mhalense

Cyprinion mhalense Alkahem & Behnke, 1983
Max Length
10.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cyprinion Mhalense (Cyprinion mhalense) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cyprinion mhalense
Authority
Alkahem & Behnke, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cyprinion Mhalense is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cyprinion Mhalense is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cyprinion Mhalense is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cyprinion Mhalense is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01023 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
10.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Alkahem & Behnke, 1983

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