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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Oxynoemacheilus Hamwii

Oxynoemacheilus hamwii Krupp & Schneider, 1991
Max Length
8.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Oxynoemacheilus Hamwii (Oxynoemacheilus hamwii), first described by Krupp & Schneider, 1991 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Oxynoemacheilus hamwii
Authority
Krupp & Schneider, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
8.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oxynoemacheilus Hamwii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oxynoemacheilus Hamwii 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
8.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Krupp & Schneider, 1991

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Nemacheilus hamwii Krupp & Schneider 1991 Synonym

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