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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Parosphromenus Parvulus

Parosphromenus parvulus Vierke, 1979
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Max Length
2.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing ; In creeks at the edge of the rain forest; between grass and plant debris.

Scientific Name
Parosphromenus parvulus
Authority
Vierke, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
2.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
23–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parosphromenus Parvulus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parosphromenus Parvulus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parosphromenus Parvulus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parosphromenus Parvulus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 4.8 - 5.5; dH range: 2 - 5; non-migratory. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–26°C
pH Range
4.8–5.5
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
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vierke, 1979

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