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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Homalopteroides Stephensoni

Homalopteroides stephensoni Hora, 1932
Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Homalopteroides Stephensoni (Homalopteroides stephensoni), first described by Hora, 1932 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. 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 Balitoridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Homalopteroides stephensoni
Authority
Hora, 1932
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Homalopteroides Stephensoni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Homalopteroides Stephensoni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.8 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 10. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
6.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
pH Range
5.8–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hora, 1932

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