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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Nemacheilus Guentheri

Nemacheilus guentheri Day, 1867
Max Length
5.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Nemacheilus Guentheri (Nemacheilus guentheri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nemacheilus guentheri
Authority
Day, 1867
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nemacheilus Guentheri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nemacheilus Guentheri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nemacheilus Guentheri is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nemacheilus Guentheri is currently being compiled.

🌍 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)
Max TL
5.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1867

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