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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Poropuntius Alloiopleurus

Poropuntius alloiopleurus Vaillant, 1893
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Poropuntius Alloiopleurus (Poropuntius alloiopleurus), first described by Vaillant, 1893 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 40.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Poropuntius alloiopleurus
Authority
Vaillant, 1893
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
40 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Forward directed spine in front of dorsal origin; lower lip very thick, with complete post-labial groove; 4 faint, incomplete bars in juveniles . Deepest part of body situated in origin of dorsal fin and abdomen slightly rounded; snout blunt; barbels 2 pairs, rostral one thin and maxillary one quite thick and strong .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Poropuntius Alloiopleurus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
40cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vaillant, 1893

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Poropuntius Alloiopleurus.

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