New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Neohomaloptera Johorensis

Neohomaloptera johorensis Herre, 1944
Max Length
2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Neohomaloptera Johorensis (Neohomaloptera johorensis), first described by Herre, 1944 is a tiny fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 2.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Balitoridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Neohomaloptera johorensis
Authority
Herre, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Balitoridae
Balitoridae
Genus
Neohomaloptera
Neohomaloptera
Species
Neohomaloptera Johorensis
Neohomaloptera johorensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Neohomaloptera Johorensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neohomaloptera Johorensis 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±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
2cm

🌡️ 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
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Herre, 1944

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Homaloptera johorensis Herre 1944 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

Occurrence density from GBIF View GBIF records ↗

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet - be the first to log one!

View all observations for Neohomaloptera Johorensis ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.