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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

River stone carp

Psilorhynchus sucatio Hamilton, 1822
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Max Length
8.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occurs mainly in the edges of sandy streams. Common near emergent or overhanging vegetation . Prefers pools and run areas of mountain streams .

Scientific Name
Psilorhynchus sucatio
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
15–23 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for River stone carp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for River stone carp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for River stone carp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for River stone carp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.8 - 7.4; dH range: 10 - ?. Subtropical; 15°C - 23°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00417 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
8.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
15–23°C
pH Range
6.8–7.4
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
Subtropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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