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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Osteobrama Peninsularis

Osteobrama peninsularis Silas, 1952
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Osteobrama Peninsularis (Osteobrama peninsularis), first described by Silas, 1952 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Osteobrama peninsularis
Authority
Silas, 1952
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Osteobrama Peninsularis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Osteobrama Peninsularis 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
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Silas, 1952

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Osteobrama Peninsularis.

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