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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Opsarius Siangi

Opsarius siangi Kumari, Borah, Nair & Suresh, 2024
Max Length
9.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Opsarius Siangi (Opsarius siangi), first described by Kumari, Borah, Nair & Suresh, 2024 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Opsarius siangi
Authority
Kumari, Borah, Nair & Suresh, 2024
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
9.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Opsarius Siangi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Opsarius Siangi 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
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
9.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kumari, Borah, Nair & Suresh, 2024

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Opsarius Siangi.

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