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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Laubuka Sittaungensis

Laubuka sittaungensis Khin, Song & Chen, 2026
Max Length
5.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Laubuka Sittaungensis (Laubuka sittaungensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Laubuka sittaungensis
Authority
Khin, Song & Chen, 2026
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
5.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: unbranched pelvic-fin ray reaching the anus; 7-9 branched pectoral-fin rays; distinct neuromast fields on the lower jaw absent; black stripe ending as a triangular spot on the caudal-fin base absent; vertical bars on the side of the body in preserved specimens present; 17½-20½ branched anal-fin rays; dark stripe along the side absent; body depth 26.5-34.1% SL; 7½-8½ branched dorsal-fin rays; and complete lateral line with 28-34 scales .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Laubuka Sittaungensis 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

Max TL
5.2cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Rays
19

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Khin, Song & Chen, 2026

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Laubuka Sittaungensis.

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