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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Enigmatic loach

Ellopostoma mystax Tan & Lim, 2002
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Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits mainstream rivers in sandy shore. Carnivorous, feeding on benthic microfauna . Length type is assumed in TL.

Scientific Name
Ellopostoma mystax
Authority
Tan & Lim, 2002
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Ellopostoma
Ellopostoma
Species
Enigmatic loach
Ellopostoma mystax

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Enigmatic loach is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Enigmatic loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Enigmatic loach is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Enigmatic loach is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical endemic to Thailand.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Tan & Lim, 2002

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