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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Subtropical

Ptychidio Jordani

Ptychidio jordani Myers, 1930
Max Length
37 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
27 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ptychidio Jordani (Ptychidio jordani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 37 cm. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.

Scientific Name
Ptychidio jordani
Authority
Myers, 1930
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
37 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ptychidio Jordani is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ptychidio Jordani is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ptychidio Jordani is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ptychidio Jordani is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
37cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Myers, 1930

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Ptychidio Jordani is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Ptychidio Jordani has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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