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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Parosphromenus Allani

Parosphromenus allani Brown, 1987
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Parosphromenus Allani (Parosphromenus allani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Osphronemidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Parosphromenus allani
Authority
Brown, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal spines: 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parosphromenus Allani is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parosphromenus Allani is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parosphromenus Allani is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 4.5 - 6.2; dH range: ? - 5. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm
Dorsal Spines
12
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Spines
13
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
pH Range
4.5–6.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Brown, 1987

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