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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Temperate

Stymphalia minnow

Pelasgus stymphalicus Valenciennes, 1844
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
3 yrs
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

A short-lived species which occurs in spring and associated wetlands and in lowland water courses with little current. Feeds on invertebrates and plants. Is threatened due to water abstraction and habitat destruction. Spawns in December to March .

Scientific Name
Pelasgus stymphalicus
Authority
Valenciennes, 1844
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
12 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Water Temp
5–20 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Stymphalia minnow is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Stymphalia minnow is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Stymphalia minnow is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Stymphalia minnow is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 5°C - 20°C ; 42°N - 35°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.29
Food Items

invertebrates and plants

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
5–20°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Valenciennes, 1844

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