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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Glyptothorax Laosensis

Glyptothorax laosensis Fowler, 1934
Max Length
10.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Adults inhabit flowing waters of small and medium-sized streams. Found over coarse substrates and in small upland streams with alternating pools, waterfalls and rapids. Feed on aquatic insect larvae. Not seen in the markets .

Scientific Name
Glyptothorax laosensis
Authority
Fowler, 1934
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Water Temp
18–23 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Blackish body; a yellowish stripe along the middle of the side and one along the dorsal mid-line ; head and body smooth, covered by small tubercles, all more or less of same size; usually a black bar or almost entirely black on anal fin .: elongated; Cross section: angular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Laosensis 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; 18°C - 23°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4
Food Items

aquatic insect larvae

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
10.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–23°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1934

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