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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Parosphromenus Tweediei

Parosphromenus tweediei Kottelat & Ng, 2005
Max Length
2.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Parosphromenus Tweediei (Parosphromenus tweediei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Osphronemidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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 tweediei
Authority
Kottelat & Ng, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
2.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 10 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9 - 13. Differs from its congeners by the unique coloration of the unpaired fins of the male, especially by the broad red band between two broad black bands and the absence of blue markings .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parosphromenus Tweediei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parosphromenus Tweediei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parosphromenus Tweediei is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 4.0 - ?. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2.5cm
Dorsal Spines
11
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Spines
11
Anal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kottelat & Ng, 2005

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