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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Leptobotia Tchangi

Leptobotia tchangi Fang, 1936
Max Length
11.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leptobotia Tchangi (Leptobotia tchangi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Botiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Leptobotia tchangi
Authority
Fang, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leptobotia Tchangi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leptobotia Tchangi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leptobotia Tchangi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Leptobotia Tchangi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
11.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Fang, 1936

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