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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Minyclupeoides Dentibranchialus

Minyclupeoides dentibranchialus Roberts, 2008
Max Length
2.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Minyclupeoides Dentibranchialus (Minyclupeoides dentibranchialus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Minyclupeoides dentibranchialus
Authority
Roberts, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Minyclupeoides
Minyclupeoides
Species
Minyclupeoides Dentibranchialus
Minyclupeoides dentibranchialus

🐟 Physical Description

This very small species has the following diagnostic characters: abdominal scutes 9-10 + 4-6 = 13-16; gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch 13; numerous teeth on maxillary bone 25-27 .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Minyclupeoides Dentibranchialus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
2.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roberts, 2008

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