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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudecheneis Crassicauda

Pseudecheneis crassicauda Ng & Edds, 2005
Max Length
13.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudecheneis Crassicauda (Pseudecheneis crassicauda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Pseudecheneis crassicauda
Authority
Ng & Edds, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
13.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 10 - 13; Vertebrae: 38 - 39. Distinguished from its congeners by the unique combination of the following characters: 38-39 vertebrae, caudal peduncle depth 6.0-6.9% SL, eye diameter 7.5-8.3% HL, length of adipose-fin base 20.3-24.3% SL, pelvic fins reaching the base of the first anal-fin ray, and the presence of pale spots on the body . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudecheneis Crassicauda is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudecheneis Crassicauda is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudecheneis Crassicauda is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
13.7cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
12
Vertebrae
39

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng & Edds, 2005

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