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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Phenacostethus Posthon

Phenacostethus posthon Roberts, 1971
Max Length
1.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Phenacostethus Posthon (Phenacostethus posthon) is a ray-finned fish of the family Phallostethidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Phenacostethus posthon
Authority
Roberts, 1971
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
1.8 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Phenacostethus Posthon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Phenacostethus Posthon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Pelvic fins in males are modified to form part of a complex thoracic clasping organ .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
1.8cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roberts, 1971

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