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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Pterocryptis Wynaadensis

Pterocryptis wynaadensis Day, 1873
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
9 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occurs in fast flowing rivers, canal and streams, hides in holes and rocks. Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans .

Scientific Name
Pterocryptis wynaadensis
Authority
Day, 1873
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pterocryptis Wynaadensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pterocryptis Wynaadensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pterocryptis Wynaadensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pterocryptis Wynaadensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.61
Food Items

small fishes and crustaceans (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1873

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