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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Two spot loach

Oxynoemacheilus argyrogramma Heckel, 1847
Max Length
7.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Two spot loach (Oxynoemacheilus argyrogramma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oxynoemacheilus argyrogramma
Authority
Heckel, 1847
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Two spot loach is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Two spot loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Two spot loach is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Two spot loach is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
7.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Heckel, 1847

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