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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Opsaridium Boweni

Opsaridium boweni Fowler, 1930
Max Length
12.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Opsaridium Boweni (Opsaridium boweni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Opsaridium boweni
Authority
Fowler, 1930
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Opsaridium Boweni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Opsaridium Boweni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Opsaridium Boweni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Opsaridium Boweni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
12.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1930

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