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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudolaguvia Viriosa

Pseudolaguvia viriosa Ng & Tamang, 2012
Max Length
2.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudolaguvia Viriosa (Pseudolaguvia viriosa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Erethistidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Pseudolaguvia viriosa
Authority
Ng & Tamang, 2012
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
2.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 28 - 29. Distinguished from other species of Pseudolaguvia in having a combination of the following characters: total vertebrae 28-29; one or more distinct pale bands encircling body; eye diameter 10-15% HL; interorbital distance 35-38% HL; head width 21.5-23.5% SL; thoracic adhesive apparatus reaching beyond base of last pectoral-fin ray; pectoral spine length 26.9-32.9% SL; dorsal spine length 23.4-29.0% SL; dorsal spine with anterior edge smooth or with rugose surface only on distal third of spine; body depth at anus 16.9-19.0% SL; length of adipose-fin base 12.5-15.4% SL; caudal peduncle length 14.8-17.7% SL; caudal peduncle depth 7.4-9.8% SL; and caudal-fin length 26.5-32.4% SL .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudolaguvia Viriosa is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudolaguvia Viriosa is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudolaguvia Viriosa is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
2.7cm
Vertebrae
29

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng & Tamang, 2012

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