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💧 Freshwater Least Concern

Ptychobarbus Kaznakovi

Ptychobarbus kaznakovi Nikolskii, 1903
Max Length
57.5 cm
Max Weight
1.5 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Ptychobarbus Kaznakovi (Ptychobarbus kaznakovi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 57.5 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 kaznakovi
Authority
Nikolskii, 1903
Habitat
Freshwater
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
57.5 cm
Max Weight
1.5 kg
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Ptychobarbus
Ptychobarbus
Species
Ptychobarbus Kaznakovi
Ptychobarbus kaznakovi

🐟 Physical Description

Body grayish-brown on back of body and with irregular tiny spots, top of head and dorsal, pectoral and caudal fins with many spots. Barbels 1 pair; snout projected.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ptychobarbus Kaznakovi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ptychobarbus Kaznakovi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ptychobarbus Kaznakovi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0055 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
57.5cm
Max Weight
1,500g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Described By
Nikolskii, 1903

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