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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Gastromyzon Katibasensis

Gastromyzon katibasensis Leh & Chai, 2003
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Gastromyzon Katibasensis (Gastromyzon katibasensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 2.2, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gastromyzon katibasensis
Authority
Leh & Chai, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Trophic Level
2.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gastromyzon Katibasensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gastromyzon Katibasensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gastromyzon Katibasensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gastromyzon Katibasensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Leh & Chai, 2003

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