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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Poropuntius Deauratus

Poropuntius deauratus Valenciennes, 1842
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Poropuntius Deauratus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Poropuntius deauratus
Authority
Valenciennes, 1842
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Water Temp
12–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Poropuntius
Poropuntius
Species
Poropuntius Deauratus
Poropuntius deauratus

🐟 Physical Description

Caudal fin very pale yellow (live specimens), with dark upper and lower margins; specimens at least 6 cm SL with well developed breeding tubercles on lower half of the posterior part of body; last simple dorsal fin ray slender, with a very weak serration along its posterior margin .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Poropuntius Deauratus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Poropuntius Deauratus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Poropuntius Deauratus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 12°C - 24°C south of Hue, Viet Nam.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
12–24°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1842

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