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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Platysmacheilus Exiguus

Platysmacheilus exiguus Lin, 1932
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Max Length
15.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
11.2 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Platysmacheilus Exiguus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Platysmacheilus exiguus
Authority
Lin, 1932
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Platysmacheilus
Platysmacheilus
Species
Platysmacheilus Exiguus
Platysmacheilus exiguus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Platysmacheilus Exiguus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Platysmacheilus Exiguus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Platysmacheilus Exiguus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Platysmacheilus Exiguus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
15.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Lin, 1932

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