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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mystacoleucus Marginatus

Mystacoleucus marginatus Valenciennes, 1842
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
10 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found at bottom depths of rivers and streams. Inhabits areas with sand or pea-gravel from small streams to large rivers . Usually found in streams with clear and moving waters . Breeds when water levels begin to rise, but whether it leaves permanent water or not is unknown. Occasionally seen in markets .

Scientific Name
Mystacoleucus marginatus
Authority
Valenciennes, 1842
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Anal fin with a convex distal margin; dorsal fin with black anterior and distal margins; a black distal margin on the caudal fin; most scales with a black crescent-shaped mark on their base .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mystacoleucus Marginatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mystacoleucus Marginatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mystacoleucus Marginatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C Recorded from Myanmar (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.34

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
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
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1842

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