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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Pseudophoxinus Libani

Pseudophoxinus libani Lortet, 1883
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pseudophoxinus Libani (Pseudophoxinus libani), first described by Lortet, 1883 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Pseudophoxinus libani
Authority
Lortet, 1883
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudophoxinus Libani is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudophoxinus Libani 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Lortet, 1883

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