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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Parosphromenus Nagyi

Parosphromenus nagyi Schaller, 1985
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing ; Recorded from peat-swamp forests . In the deeper part of creeks. Males build bubble nests in caves, using atmospheric air.

Scientific Name
Parosphromenus nagyi
Authority
Schaller, 1985
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Anal spines: 11 - 13; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parosphromenus Nagyi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parosphromenus Nagyi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parosphromenus Nagyi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 4.5 - 5.0; dH range: 5 - ?; non-migratory; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C East Malaysia, Kuantan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4cm
Dorsal Spines
12
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Spines
12
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
pH Range
4.5–5
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
Schaller, 1985

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