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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Puntius Melanostigma

Puntius melanostigma Day, 1878
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Puntius Melanostigma (Puntius melanostigma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Puntius melanostigma
Authority
Day, 1878
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Puntius Melanostigma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Puntius Melanostigma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Puntius Melanostigma is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Puntius Melanostigma is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1878

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