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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Neostethus Borneensis

Neostethus borneensis Herre, 1939
Max Length
2.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Neostethus Borneensis (Neostethus borneensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Phallostethidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Neostethus borneensis
Authority
Herre, 1939
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2.3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neostethus Borneensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Neostethus Borneensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Pelvic fins in males modified to form part of a complex thoracic clasping organ .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2.3cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Herre, 1939

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