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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Oxynoemacheilus Panthera

Oxynoemacheilus panthera Heckel, 1843
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Oxynoemacheilus Panthera (Oxynoemacheilus panthera) 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 8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oxynoemacheilus panthera
Authority
Heckel, 1843
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Water Temp
16–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oxynoemacheilus Panthera is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oxynoemacheilus Panthera is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Oxynoemacheilus Panthera is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Oxynoemacheilus Panthera is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 16°C - 24°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
16–24°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Heckel, 1843

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbatula panthera Heckel 1843 Synonym
Cobitis leopardus Heckel 1843 Synonym
Cobitis panthera Heckel 1843 Synonym
Nemacheilus panthera Heckel 1843 Synonym
Nemachilus pantera - - Synonym
Nemachilus pantera leopardis Heckel 1843 Synonym
Noemacheilus panthera Heckel 1843 Synonym
Orthrias panthera Heckel 1843 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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