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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Oxynoemacheilus Banarescui

Oxynoemacheilus banarescui Delmastro, 1982
Max Length
7.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Oxynoemacheilus Banarescui (Oxynoemacheilus banarescui) 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 7.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oxynoemacheilus banarescui
Authority
Delmastro, 1982
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
7.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oxynoemacheilus Banarescui is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oxynoemacheilus Banarescui is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
7.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
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
Delmastro, 1982

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