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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudecheneis Sirenica

Pseudecheneis sirenica Vishwanath & Darshan, 2007
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudecheneis Sirenica (Pseudecheneis sirenica), first described by Vishwanath & Darshan, 2007 is a fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.

Scientific Name
Pseudecheneis sirenica
Authority
Vishwanath & Darshan, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudecheneis Sirenica is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudecheneis Sirenica 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.08 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vishwanath & Darshan, 2007

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