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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Formosania Stigmata

Formosania stigmata Nichols, 1926
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
5.3 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Formosania Stigmata (Formosania stigmata) 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 10 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Formosania stigmata
Authority
Nichols, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Formosania Stigmata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Formosania Stigmata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nichols, 1926

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