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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Opsarius Gatensis

Opsarius gatensis Valenciennes, 1844
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Opsarius Gatensis (Opsarius gatensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Opsarius gatensis
Authority
Valenciennes, 1844
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Water Temp
16–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Opsarius Gatensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Opsarius Gatensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Opsarius Gatensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Opsarius Gatensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.8 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 25. Tropical; 16°C - 24°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
16–24°C
pH Range
6.8–7.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1844

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