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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Labeobarbus Pojeri

Labeobarbus pojeri Poll, 1944
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Pojeri (Labeobarbus pojeri), first described by Poll, 1944 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Labeobarbus pojeri
Authority
Poll, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
18 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6. Diagnosis: Labeobarbus pojeri differs from L. caudovittatus in absence of dark bands on the caudal fin and in the well ossified last unbranched dorsal-fin ray . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Pojeri 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
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
18cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1944

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Labeobarbus Pojeri.

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