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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Opsarius Profundus

Opsarius profundus Dishma & Vishwanath, 2012
Max Length
7.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Opsarius profundus
Authority
Dishma & Vishwanath, 2012
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
7.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 35. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: great body depth at dorsal-fin origin (32.0-37.3 % SL); predorsal scales 17-18; dark blue bars (7-10) against faintly brown to yellowish-cream body, width of bar narrower than interspace width; lateral line complete, 30-32 + 2-3 scales; eye diameter (38.3-42.9 % HL), predorsal length (58.9-64.0 % SL); dorsal-fin length (21.6-25.7 % SL); ½7/1/2½ lateral transverse scales; circumpeduncular scales 12; vertebrae 35; D ii,7.5; A ii,10.5; pectoral i,11; pelvic i,8 .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Opsarius Profundus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Opsarius Profundus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Opsarius Profundus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
7.1cm
Vertebrae
35

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dishma & Vishwanath, 2012

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