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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Oreichthys Parvus

Oreichthys parvus Smith, 1933
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Lives in hill stream . Usually found in clear, slow-flowing water . Apparently a widely distributed species but overlooked because of its small size .

Scientific Name
Oreichthys parvus
Authority
Smith, 1933
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Oreichthys
Oreichthys
Species
Oreichthys Parvus
Oreichthys parvus

🐟 Physical Description

Numerous conspicuous rows of pores on the head; an incomplete lateral line perforating about 6 scales; a dark crescent-shaped mark at the base of each scale; a dark blotch at the base of the caudal fin, one at the tip of the dorsal fin and one along the anterior margin of the anal fin .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oreichthys Parvus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Oreichthys Parvus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Oreichthys Parvus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Smith, 1933

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