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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

aquarium

Melanotaenia fasinensis Kadarusman, Sudarto, Paradis & Pouyaud, 2010
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

aquarium (Melanotaenia fasinensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Melanotaenia fasinensis
Authority
Kadarusman, Sudarto, Paradis & Pouyaud, 2010
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical West Papua, Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kadarusman, Sudarto, Paradis & Pouyaud, 2010

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