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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Neostethus Thessa

Neostethus thessa Aurich, 1937
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Neostethus Thessa (Neostethus thessa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Phallostethidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Neostethus thessa
Authority
Aurich, 1937
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neostethus Thessa is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Neostethus Thessa is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Pelvic fins in males are 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)

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
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
Aurich, 1937

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