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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Danionella Priapus

Danionella priapus Britz, 2009
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Max Length
1.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Danionella Priapus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Danionella priapus
Authority
Britz, 2009
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
1.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Danionella
Danionella
Species
Danionella Priapus
Danionella priapus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Danionella Priapus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Danionella Priapus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Danionella Priapus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Danionella Priapus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from the type locality, Jorai River, Brahmaputra drainage in India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
1.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Britz, 2009

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