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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Erethistes Pusillus

Erethistes pusillus Müller & Troschel, 1849
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Erethistes Pusillus (Erethistes pusillus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Erethistidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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
Erethistes pusillus
Authority
Müller & Troschel, 1849
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Erethistes Pusillus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Erethistes Pusillus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Erethistes Pusillus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Erethistes Pusillus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Müller & Troschel, 1849

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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