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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudecheneis Serracula

Pseudecheneis serracula Ng & Edds, 2005
Max Length
15.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found in broad and shallow, well-oxygenated riffles with swift water velocities over rocky substrate . Feeds on aquatic insects . May spawn in upper reaches of rivers, then migrate downstream following spawning season .

Scientific Name
Pseudecheneis serracula
Authority
Ng & Edds, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 36 - 38. Distinguished from its congeners by possessing a unique combination of the following characters: 36-38 vertebrae, strongly elevated neural spines of the last 2-3 preanal and first 6-7 postanal vertebrae, length of adipose-fin base 26.8-30.4% 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 Serracula is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 8.0 - 8.5; depth range 0 - ? m , usually 0 - ? m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4
Food Items

aquatic insects (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
15.3cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
12
Vertebrae
37

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

pH Range
8–8.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng & Edds, 2005

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