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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hypsibarbus Myitkyinae

Hypsibarbus myitkyinae Prashad & Mukerji, 1929
Max Length
23.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hypsibarbus Myitkyinae (Hypsibarbus myitkyinae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3, 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
Hypsibarbus myitkyinae
Authority
Prashad & Mukerji, 1929
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
23.2 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Hypsibarbus
Hypsibarbus
Species
Hypsibarbus Myitkyinae
Hypsibarbus myitkyinae

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguished by having the following characters: 6 upper transverse scales; 16 circumpeduncular scales; 22 circumferential-scale count; mouth oblique and terminal .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypsibarbus Myitkyinae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypsibarbus Myitkyinae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypsibarbus Myitkyinae 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)
Max TL
23.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Prashad & Mukerji, 1929

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus myitkyinae Prashad & Mukerji 1929 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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