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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Gymnochanda Flamea

Gymnochanda flamea Roberts, 1995
Max Length
2.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gymnochanda Flamea (Gymnochanda flamea), first described by Roberts, 1995 is a tiny fish in the family Ambassidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 2.30 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 Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Gymnochanda flamea
Authority
Roberts, 1995
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gymnochanda Flamea is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnochanda Flamea 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 south Borneo, Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.36
Food Items

cladocerans, copepods and insects

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
2.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roberts, 1995

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