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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Labeo Nigrescens

Labeo nigrescens Day, 1870
Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeo Nigrescens (Labeo nigrescens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 45 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Labeo nigrescens
Authority
Day, 1870
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
45 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Labeo Nigrescens is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeo Nigrescens 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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
45cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1870

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