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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Opsaridium Splendens

Opsaridium splendens Taverne & De Vos, 1997
Max Length
15.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Opsaridium Splendens (Opsaridium splendens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.2 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 splendens
Authority
Taverne & De Vos, 1997
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Opsaridium Splendens is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Opsaridium Splendens is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Opsaridium Splendens is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Opsaridium Splendens is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical endemic to the Malagarasi River basin (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
15.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Taverne & De Vos, 1997

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 29 records indexed .

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