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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Balitora minnow

Psilorhynchus balitora Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
8.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occurs in hill streams and rapids . Inhabits shallow running streams with pebbly and sandy bottom, usually associated with hard substrates .

Scientific Name
Psilorhynchus balitora
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Balitora minnow is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Balitora minnow 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. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.32 (TL)
Max TL
8.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cyprinus balitora Hamilton 1822 Synonym
Psilorhynchus variegatus McClelland 1839 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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