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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Homatula Pycnolepis

Homatula pycnolepis Hu & Zhang, 2010
Max Length
13.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Homatula Pycnolepis (Homatula pycnolepis), first described by Hu & Zhang, 2010 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 13.70 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.

Scientific Name
Homatula pycnolepis
Authority
Hu & Zhang, 2010
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
13.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Homatula Pycnolepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Homatula Pycnolepis 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
13.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hu & Zhang, 2010

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