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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Prolabeops Nyongensis

Prolabeops nyongensis Daget, 1984
Max Length
4.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Prolabeops Nyongensis (Prolabeops nyongensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Prolabeops nyongensis
Authority
Daget, 1984
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: 27 scales in lateral line . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Prolabeops Nyongensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Prolabeops Nyongensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Prolabeops Nyongensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to the Nyong River in Cameroon (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
4.9cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Daget, 1984

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