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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Pristolepis Malabarica

Pristolepis malabarica Günther, 1864
Max Length
8.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pristolepis Malabarica is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pristolepis malabarica
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
8.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. : short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pristolepis Malabarica is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pristolepis Malabarica is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pristolepis Malabarica is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
8.8cm
Dorsal Spines
14
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

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