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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Neostethus Lankesteri

Neostethus lankesteri Regan, 1916
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Neostethus Lankesteri (Neostethus lankesteri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Phallostethidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3 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
Neostethus lankesteri
Authority
Regan, 1916
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neostethus Lankesteri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Neostethus Lankesteri 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
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1916

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES hrdlovka Lankesterova

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Neostethus siamensis Myers 1937 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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