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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Formosania Lacustris

Formosania lacustris Steindachner, 1908
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2
Depth
1–10 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Formosania Lacustris (Formosania lacustris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 10 metres. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore.

Scientific Name
Formosania lacustris
Authority
Steindachner, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
12 cm
Depth Range
1–10 m
Trophic Level
2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Formosania Lacustris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Formosania Lacustris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Formosania Lacustris is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Formosania Lacustris is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; depth range 1 - 10 m . Subtropical endemic to Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

periphytic algae on rock surfaces

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1908

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