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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Gymnodiptychus Pachycheilus

Gymnodiptychus pachycheilus Herzenstein, 1892
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gymnodiptychus Pachycheilus (Gymnodiptychus pachycheilus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 60 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gymnodiptychus pachycheilus
Authority
Herzenstein, 1892
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
60 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Gymnodiptychus
Gymnodiptychus
Species
Gymnodiptychus Pachycheilus
Gymnodiptychus pachycheilus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gymnodiptychus Pachycheilus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnodiptychus Pachycheilus 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Herzenstein, 1892

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