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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Osteochilus Bellus

Osteochilus bellus Popta, 1904
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Osteochilus Bellus (Osteochilus bellus), first described by Popta, 1904 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Osteochilus bellus
Authority
Popta, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8.5 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Osteochilus Bellus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Osteochilus Bellus 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 East Borneo.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Popta, 1904

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