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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Kottelatlimia Pristes

Kottelatlimia pristes Roberts, 1989
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Kottelatlimia Pristes (Kottelatlimia pristes) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cobitidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Kottelatlimia pristes
Authority
Roberts, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kottelatlimia Pristes is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kottelatlimia Pristes 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; 22°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roberts, 1989

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES sekavec kalimantanský
🇨🇳Chinese 銼柯氏鰍

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Lepidocephalichthys pristes Roberts 1989 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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