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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Psilorhynchus Breviminor

Psilorhynchus breviminor Conway & Mayden, 2008
Max Length
4.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Collected from algae mats on which the species seems to be resting/feeding. The type locality is s cool, fast-flowing stream, with sand and gravel substrate, moderately shallow 30 cm deep. Associated to this species include species of the genera Acanthocobitis, Schistura, Danio, Puntius, and Barilius .

Scientific Name
Psilorhynchus breviminor
Authority
Conway & Mayden, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Psilorhynchus Breviminor is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psilorhynchus Breviminor is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00417 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
4.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Conway & Mayden, 2008

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