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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Kapuas elegant paradise fish

Polynemus kapuasensis Motomura & van Oijen, 2003
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Kapuas elegant paradise fish (Polynemus kapuasensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Polynemidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Polynemus kapuasensis
Authority
Motomura & van Oijen, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kapuas elegant paradise fish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kapuas elegant paradise fish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kapuas elegant paradise fish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Kapuas elegant paradise fish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known only from the Kapuas River system, western Kalimantan, Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Motomura & van Oijen, 2003

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