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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Psilorhynchus Rahmani

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

📖 Overview

Psilorhynchus Rahmani (Psilorhynchus rahmani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Psilorhynchidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

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

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 32. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psilorhynchus Rahmani is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Psilorhynchus Rahmani is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Psilorhynchus Rahmani is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from the type locality, a small creek in the foothills of the Chittagong hill tracts in Chittagong Division, Bangladesh.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00417 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
3.7cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
32

🌡️ 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
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Conway & Mayden, 2008

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