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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Esomus Altus

Esomus altus Blyth, 1860
Max Length
12.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Esomus Altus (Esomus altus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Esomus altus
Authority
Blyth, 1860
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Esomus Altus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Esomus Altus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Esomus Altus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Esomus Altus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Esomus Altus is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00437 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
12.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Blyth, 1860

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