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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Poropuntius Huguenini

Poropuntius huguenini Bleeker, 1853
Max Length
46 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Poropuntius Huguenini (Poropuntius huguenini), first described by Bleeker, 1853 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 46.00 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. 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.

Scientific Name
Poropuntius huguenini
Authority
Bleeker, 1853
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
46 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Poropuntius Huguenini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Poropuntius Huguenini 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
46cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1853

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