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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Oreichthys Cosuatis

Oreichthys cosuatis Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Oreichthys Cosuatis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Oreichthys cosuatis
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Oreichthys
Oreichthys
Species
Oreichthys Cosuatis
Oreichthys cosuatis

🐟 Physical Description

Oreichthys cosuatis differs from Oreichthys coorgensis by the absence of a spot on the caudal-fin base (vs. presence), having a bright-yellow dorsal fin with a large black mark covering the distal margin of the dorsal fin, and red ventral fins (vs. hyaline dorsal and ventral fins with an inconspicuous black bar on the tip of the dorsal fin), and a black spot in the anal fin (vs. a black bar on the anal fin) . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oreichthys Cosuatis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Oreichthys Cosuatis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Oreichthys Cosuatis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

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