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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Goalpara loach

Neoeucirrhichthys maydelli Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1968
Max Length
3.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Goalpara loach (Neoeucirrhichthys maydelli) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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
Neoeucirrhichthys maydelli
Authority
Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1968
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Neoeucirrhichthys
Neoeucirrhichthys
Species
Goalpara loach
Neoeucirrhichthys maydelli

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Goalpara loach is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Goalpara loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Goalpara loach is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Goalpara loach is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
3.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1968

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