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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Opsarius Lairokensis

Opsarius lairokensis Arunkumar & Tombi Singh, 2000
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Max Length
10.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Opsarius Lairokensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Opsarius lairokensis
Authority
Arunkumar & Tombi Singh, 2000
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
10.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11. 14-16 dark lateral bands; predorsal scales 21; maxilla just reaching anterior margin of orbit .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Opsarius Lairokensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Opsarius Lairokensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Opsarius Lairokensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
10.5cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Arunkumar & Tombi Singh, 2000

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