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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Glossolepis Kabia

Glossolepis kabia Herre, 1935
Max Length
8.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Glossolepis Kabia (Glossolepis kabia), first described by Herre, 1935 is a small fish in the family Melanotaeniidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Melanotaeniidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Glossolepis kabia
Authority
Herre, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glossolepis Kabia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glossolepis Kabia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Herre, 1935

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