Poropuntius Deauratus
📖 Overview
Poropuntius Deauratus (Poropuntius deauratus), first described by Valenciennes, 1842 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 17.00 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 Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 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
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 12°C - 24°C south of Hue, Viet Nam.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Poropuntius Deauratus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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