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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Neodontobutis Ngheanensis

Neodontobutis ngheanensis Nguyen & Nguyen, 2011
Max Length
6.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Neodontobutis Ngheanensis (Neodontobutis ngheanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Odontobutidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Neodontobutis ngheanensis
Authority
Nguyen & Nguyen, 2011
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 7. Distinguished from its congeners by having 26-29 scales on lateral line and 8 branch rays on first dorsal fin .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neodontobutis Ngheanensis 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
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.3cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nguyen & Nguyen, 2011

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