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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Nemacheilus Menoni

Nemacheilus menoni Zacharias & Minimol, 1999
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Nemacheilus Menoni (Nemacheilus menoni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nemacheilus menoni
Authority
Zacharias & Minimol, 1999
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nemacheilus Menoni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nemacheilus Menoni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nemacheilus Menoni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nemacheilus Menoni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Zacharias & Minimol, 1999

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