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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Subtropical

Ladigesocypris Irideus

Ladigesocypris irideus Ladiges, 1960
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Ladigesocypris Irideus (Ladigesocypris irideus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ladigesocypris irideus
Authority
Ladiges, 1960
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
NT
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Pored scales on lateral line .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ladigesocypris Irideus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ladigesocypris Irideus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ladigesocypris Irideus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.14 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ladiges, 1960

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