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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Pachypanchax Sakaramyi

Pachypanchax sakaramyi Holly, 1928
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pachypanchax Sakaramyi (Pachypanchax sakaramyi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Aplocheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pachypanchax sakaramyi
Authority
Holly, 1928
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pachypanchax Sakaramyi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pachypanchax Sakaramyi 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; non-migratory. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Holly, 1928

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Haplochilus playfairii sakaramyi Holly 1928 Synonym
Pachypanchax playfairii sakaramyi Holly 1928 Synonym
Panchax sakaramyi Holly 1928 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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