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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Poropuntius Kontumensis

Poropuntius kontumensis Chevey, 1934
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in clear mountain brooks and streams in forested areas. Feeds on insect larvae. Not known to migrate and does not persist in impoundments. Not seen in markets .

Scientific Name
Poropuntius kontumensis
Authority
Chevey, 1934
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

With two long pairs of barbels and usually generalized mouth parts, and a relatively large, thick head . Predorsal scales 11-13, circumferential scale rows (scale rows around body) 24-26; 12-16 total gill rakers on first arch .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Poropuntius Kontumensis 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; non-migratory. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4
Food Items

insect larvae

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chevey, 1934

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