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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Dwarf bumblebee catfish

Pseudomystus leiacanthus Weber & de Beaufort, 1912
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Has been found only in peat swamps with very acidic (pH 3.5-4.5) and tannin-stained water . Occurs in well shaded forest streams with fast-flowing water and dense growth of submerged vegetation . A gregarious species which feeds on small aquatic invertebrates .

Scientific Name
Pseudomystus leiacanthus
Authority
Weber & de Beaufort, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dwarf bumblebee catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dwarf bumblebee catfish 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: 3.5 - 4.5. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

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

small aquatic invertebrates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

pH Range
3.5–4.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weber & de Beaufort, 1912

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