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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Hypsibarbus Macrosquamatus

Hypsibarbus macrosquamatus Mai, 1978
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Hypsibarbus Macrosquamatus (Hypsibarbus macrosquamatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypsibarbus macrosquamatus
Authority
Mai, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypsibarbus Macrosquamatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypsibarbus Macrosquamatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypsibarbus Macrosquamatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypsibarbus Macrosquamatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.02 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mai, 1978

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