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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Megalobrama Pellegrini

Megalobrama pellegrini Tchang, 1930
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Max Length
49 cm
Max Weight
2.6 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Typical Length
20.7 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Megalobrama Pellegrini (Megalobrama pellegrini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 49 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Megalobrama pellegrini
Authority
Tchang, 1930
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
49 cm
Max Weight
2.6 kg
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Megalobrama Pellegrini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Megalobrama Pellegrini 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
49cm
Max Weight
2,600g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
54.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Tchang, 1930

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