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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudomystus Robustus

Pseudomystus robustus Inger & Chin, 1959
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudomystus Robustus (Pseudomystus robustus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bagridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudomystus robustus
Authority
Inger & Chin, 1959
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudomystus Robustus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudomystus Robustus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudomystus Robustus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudomystus Robustus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Inger & Chin, 1959

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