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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Lepidocephalichthys Barbatuloides

Lepidocephalichthys barbatuloides Bleeker, 1851
Max Length
4.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Lepidocephalichthys Barbatuloides (Lepidocephalichthys barbatuloides), first described by Bleeker, 1851 is a tiny fish in the family Cobitidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 4.60 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
Lepidocephalichthys barbatuloides
Authority
Bleeker, 1851
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
4.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lepidocephalichthys Barbatuloides is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lepidocephalichthys Barbatuloides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
4.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1851

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