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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Psilorhynchus Microphthalmus

Psilorhynchus microphthalmus Vishwanath & Manojkumar, 1995
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Psilorhynchus Microphthalmus (Psilorhynchus microphthalmus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Psilorhynchidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Psilorhynchus microphthalmus
Authority
Vishwanath & Manojkumar, 1995
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Psilorhynchidae
Psilorhynchidae
Genus
Psilorhynchus
Psilorhynchus
Species
Psilorhynchus Microphthalmus
Psilorhynchus microphthalmus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 8. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psilorhynchus Microphthalmus 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00417 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
6cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vishwanath & Manojkumar, 1995

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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