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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Pachypanchax Sparksorum

Pachypanchax sparksorum Loiselle, 2006
Max Length
5.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Inhabits shallow areas of rivers where it seeks shelter along the banks or among rocks. Feeds on small shrimps and terrestrial and aquatic insects. Preyed upon by aquatic insects and fish-eating birds .

Scientific Name
Pachypanchax sparksorum
Authority
Loiselle, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pachypanchax Sparksorum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pachypanchax Sparksorum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pachypanchax Sparksorum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pachypanchax Sparksorum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.8 - 7.0. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5
Food Items

small shrimps and terrestrial and aquatic insects

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

pH Range
6.8–7
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
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Loiselle, 2006

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