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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Eyespot gourami

Parasphaerichthys ocellatus Prashad & Mukerji, 1929
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Eyespot gourami (Parasphaerichthys ocellatus), first described by Prashad & Mukerji, 1929 is a fish. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Parasphaerichthys ocellatus
Authority
Prashad & Mukerji, 1929
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Parasphaerichthys
Parasphaerichthys
Species
Eyespot gourami
Parasphaerichthys ocellatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eyespot gourami is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eyespot gourami 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. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Prashad & Mukerji, 1929

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