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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Hemiculter Elongatus

Hemiculter elongatus Nguyen & Ngo, 2001
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Hemiculter Elongatus (Hemiculter elongatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hemiculter elongatus
Authority
Nguyen & Ngo, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hemiculter Elongatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemiculter Elongatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hemiculter Elongatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hemiculter Elongatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00631 × L3.07 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nguyen & Ngo, 2001

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