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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Mesonoemacheilus Herrei

Mesonoemacheilus herrei Nalbant & Bănărescu, 1982
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Mesonoemacheilus Herrei (Mesonoemacheilus herrei), first described by Nalbant & Bănărescu, 1982 is a fish. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.

Scientific Name
Mesonoemacheilus herrei
Authority
Nalbant & Bănărescu, 1982
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Mesonoemacheilus
Mesonoemacheilus
Species
Mesonoemacheilus Herrei
Mesonoemacheilus herrei

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mesonoemacheilus Herrei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mesonoemacheilus Herrei 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
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nalbant & Bănărescu, 1982

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