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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Pseudogyrinocheilus Prochilus

Pseudogyrinocheilus prochilus Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant, 1874
Max Length
29.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pseudogyrinocheilus Prochilus (Pseudogyrinocheilus prochilus), first described by Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant, 1874 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 29.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Pseudogyrinocheilus prochilus
Authority
Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
29.2 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pseudogyrinocheilus
Pseudogyrinocheilus
Species
Pseudogyrinocheilus Prochilus
Pseudogyrinocheilus prochilus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudogyrinocheilus Prochilus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudogyrinocheilus Prochilus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
29.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant, 1874

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