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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Neolissochilus Stevensonii

Neolissochilus stevensonii Day, 1870
Max Length
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Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Neolissochilus Stevensonii (Neolissochilus stevensonii), first described by Day, 1870 is a fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Neolissochilus stevensonii
Authority
Day, 1870
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Neolissochilus Stevensonii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neolissochilus Stevensonii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from Myanmar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.1 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
44.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1870

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