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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Kapuasia Maculiceps

Kapuasia maculiceps Roberts, 1989
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Max Length
11.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Kapuasia Maculiceps (Kapuasia maculiceps) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Kapuasia maculiceps
Authority
Roberts, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Kapuasia
Kapuasia
Species
Kapuasia Maculiceps
Kapuasia maculiceps

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kapuasia Maculiceps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kapuasia Maculiceps is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
11.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roberts, 1989

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