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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Neogastromyzon Nieuwenhuisii

Neogastromyzon nieuwenhuisii Popta, 1905
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Neogastromyzon Nieuwenhuisii (Neogastromyzon nieuwenhuisii) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 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
Neogastromyzon nieuwenhuisii
Authority
Popta, 1905
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Neogastromyzon
Neogastromyzon
Species
Neogastromyzon Nieuwenhuisii
Neogastromyzon nieuwenhuisii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Neogastromyzon Nieuwenhuisii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neogastromyzon Nieuwenhuisii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Neogastromyzon Nieuwenhuisii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Neogastromyzon Nieuwenhuisii 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 = 0.00646 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Popta, 1905

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