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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Puntius Aphya

Puntius aphya Günther, 1868
Max Length
6.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Puntius Aphya (Puntius aphya) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Puntius aphya
Authority
Günther, 1868
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
6.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Last simple dorsal rays not bony; lateral line complete .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Puntius Aphya is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Puntius Aphya is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Puntius Aphya is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Known from a single specimen caught last century.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
6.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1868

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