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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Opsarius Dimorphicus

Opsarius dimorphicus Tilak & Husain, 1990
Max Length
18.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Opsarius Dimorphicus (Opsarius dimorphicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Opsarius dimorphicus
Authority
Tilak & Husain, 1990
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
18.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Opsarius Dimorphicus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Opsarius Dimorphicus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
18.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Tilak & Husain, 1990

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