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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

Pristolepis Malabarica (Pristolepis malabarica), first described by Günther, 1864 is a small fish in the family Pristolepididae (order Anabantiformes). Adults typically reach 8.80 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.

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

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
3.4±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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