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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Parosphromenus Linkei

Parosphromenus linkei Kottelat, 1991
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Max Length
2.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Parosphromenus Linkei (Parosphromenus linkei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Osphronemidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Parosphromenus linkei
Authority
Kottelat, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
2.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parosphromenus Linkei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parosphromenus Linkei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 🪺 Nest Builder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Nest
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - ? m. 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
2.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kottelat, 1991

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