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💧 Freshwater Least Concern

Ptychobarbus Dipogon

Ptychobarbus dipogon Regan, 1905
Max Length
64.4 cm
Max Weight
2.2 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
69.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Ptychobarbus Dipogon (Ptychobarbus dipogon) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 64.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ptychobarbus dipogon
Authority
Regan, 1905
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
64.4 cm
Max Weight
2.2 kg
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
69.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Ptychobarbus
Ptychobarbus
Species
Ptychobarbus Dipogon
Ptychobarbus dipogon

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ptychobarbus Dipogon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ptychobarbus Dipogon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0055 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
64.4cm
Max Weight
2,200g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
69.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore

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