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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Moroco

Pseudorasbora pumila Miyadi, 1930
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Moroco (Pseudorasbora pumila), first described by Miyadi, 1930 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Pseudorasbora pumila
Authority
Miyadi, 1930
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Water Temp
15–20 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Moroco is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Moroco 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. Temperate; 15°C - 20°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
15–20°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Miyadi, 1930

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pseudorasbora pumila pumila - - Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Moroco.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .

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