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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Osteochilus Kappenii

Osteochilus kappenii Bleeker, 1856
Max Length
17.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Osteochilus Kappenii (Osteochilus kappenii), first described by Bleeker, 1856 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 17.50 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Osteochilus kappenii
Authority
Bleeker, 1856
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.5 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Osteochilus Kappenii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Osteochilus Kappenii 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 endemic to the Kapuas, western Borneo.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
17.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1856

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