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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudogastromyzon Elongatus

Pseudogastromyzon elongatus Mai, 1978
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudogastromyzon Elongatus (Pseudogastromyzon elongatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudogastromyzon elongatus
Authority
Mai, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudogastromyzon Elongatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudogastromyzon Elongatus 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
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.11 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mai, 1978

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