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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Opsariichthys Dienbienensis

Opsariichthys dienbienensis Nguyen & Nguyen, 2000
Max Length
12.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Opsariichthys Dienbienensis (Opsariichthys dienbienensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Opsariichthys dienbienensis
Authority
Nguyen & Nguyen, 2000
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
12.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 39 - 41. Pectoral fin with i, 13-15 (modally 14) rays; 16-19 (modally 17) scales around caudal peduncle; 15-18 (modally 16) pre-dorsal scales; 14-16 (modally 15) anterior scales before pelvic origin; rounded tubercles on lower jaw rather large, as 3 rows in male; 14 greenish blue cross-bars on the body in male; maxillary extending to vertical of midline of orbit in female; snout length about 32-33% in male; and inter-orbital width about 30% in male .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Opsariichthys Dienbienensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Opsariichthys Dienbienensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Opsariichthys Dienbienensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
12.2cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
12
Vertebrae
40

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nguyen & Nguyen, 2000

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