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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Puntigrus Anchisporus

Puntigrus anchisporus Vaillant, 1902
Max Length
6.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Puntigrus Anchisporus (Puntigrus anchisporus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 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
Puntigrus anchisporus
Authority
Vaillant, 1902
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Puntigrus Anchisporus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Puntigrus Anchisporus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Puntigrus Anchisporus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Puntigrus Anchisporus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from Borneo (Kapuas, Mahakam, Bulungan).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
6.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vaillant, 1902

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