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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pectenocypris Balaena

Pectenocypris balaena Roberts, 1989
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits small forest streams. Collected in open areas, usually with flooded grasses. Feeds on phytoplankton .

Scientific Name
Pectenocypris balaena
Authority
Roberts, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pectenocypris
Pectenocypris
Species
Pectenocypris Balaena
Pectenocypris balaena

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pectenocypris Balaena is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pectenocypris Balaena is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pectenocypris Balaena is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pectenocypris Balaena is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical Known only from Kapuas (Borneo).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

phytoplankton (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roberts, 1989

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