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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Laubuka Brahmaputraensis

Laubuka brahmaputraensis Kulabtong, Suksri & Nonpayom, 2012
Max Length
3.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Laubuka Brahmaputraensis (Laubuka brahmaputraensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Laubuka brahmaputraensis
Authority
Kulabtong, Suksri & Nonpayom, 2012
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
3.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguished from all other congeners by the combination of the following characters: lateral line scales, complete with 31-32 + 1-2 scales; transverse line scales on body showing ½ 6 - ½ 7/1 / 2 ½ - 3 ½ scales; body slender, body depth 25.1-29.3% SL, caudal peduncle depth 8.9- 9.8% SL; anal fin with three unbranched rays and 19 ½ - 20 ½ branched rays; pelvic fin is short (43.2- 83.3% HL), not reaching beyond the anus, a black blotch above the pectoral fin base; lower jaw smooth, lacking tubercles on skin .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Laubuka Brahmaputraensis 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
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
3.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kulabtong, Suksri & Nonpayom, 2012

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Laubuka Brahmaputraensis.

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