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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudomystus Sobrinus

Pseudomystus sobrinus Ng & Freyhof, 2005
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pseudomystus Sobrinus (Pseudomystus sobrinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bagridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudomystus sobrinus
Authority
Ng & Freyhof, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
6.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7. Diagnosis: Color pattern consists of strongly contrasting brown and yellow/cream vertical bands on the body. Snout slightly bulbous. Adipose-fin base short 14.7-19.9% HL. Pectoral-fin spine 15.4-18.3%SL. Maxillary barbel not reaching beyond opercle. Caudal fin with one brown band .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudomystus Sobrinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudomystus Sobrinus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudomystus Sobrinus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Southeast Asia, Central Viet Nam.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng & Freyhof, 2005

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