Poropuntius Angustus
📖 Overview
Poropuntius Angustus (Poropuntius angustus), first described by Kottelat, 2000 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
With 14 predorsal scales; dorsal profile almost horizontal in front of dorsal-fin origin; body shallow, depth 25.3-28.8 %SL; caudal peduncle length 16.9-19.4 %SL, depth 10.7-12.6 %SL; a brown stripe along upper and lower margins of caudal fin, rest of fin dusky to very pale yellow .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Poropuntius Angustus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from Nam Ou, Nam Tha and Nam Youan basins in Mekong, northern Laos.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Poropuntius Angustus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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