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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Poropuntius Chondrorhynchus

Poropuntius chondrorhynchus Fowler, 1934
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Poropuntius Chondrorhynchus (Poropuntius chondrorhynchus), first described by Fowler, 1934 is a fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Poropuntius chondrorhynchus
Authority
Fowler, 1934
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Has two pairs of well-developed barbels and morphologically generalized mouth parts .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Poropuntius Chondrorhynchus 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
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.02 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1934

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Poropuntius Chondrorhynchus.

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