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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Osteochilus Brachynotopteroides

Osteochilus brachynotopteroides Chevey, 1934
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found in a lake. Like other members of this genus, this species probably feeds on periphyton, algae, phytoplankton as well as leafy plants such as aquatic macrophytes. Most likely caught with seines, castnets and traps .

Scientific Name
Osteochilus brachynotopteroides
Authority
Chevey, 1934
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Slender body; no spots on body .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Osteochilus Brachynotopteroides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Osteochilus Brachynotopteroides is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Osteochilus Brachynotopteroides is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical central highlands of Viet Nam, and probably occurs in the branches of the Mekong that enter Cambodia from Viet Nam.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

periphyton, algae, phytoplankton as well as leafy plants such as aquatic macrophytes

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ 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
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chevey, 1934

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