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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Formosania Tinkhami

Formosania tinkhami Herre, 1934
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Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
6.6 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Formosania Tinkhami (Formosania tinkhami) 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. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Formosania tinkhami
Authority
Herre, 1934
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Formosania Tinkhami is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Formosania Tinkhami is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Formosania Tinkhami is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Formosania Tinkhami is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 22°C - 24°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–24°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Herre, 1934

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