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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Pterocryptis Torrentis

Pterocryptis torrentis Kobayakawa, 1989
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
17.9 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pterocryptis Torrentis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pterocryptis torrentis
Authority
Kobayakawa, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Long head (18-20% of SL); very short pectoral fin not reaching pelvic fin .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pterocryptis Torrentis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pterocryptis Torrentis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pterocryptis Torrentis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kobayakawa, 1989

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