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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Puntius Pinnauratus

Puntius pinnauratus Day, 1865
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Max Length
9.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Puntius Pinnauratus (Puntius pinnauratus), first described by Day, 1865 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Puntius pinnauratus
Authority
Day, 1865
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
9.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Puntius Pinnauratus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Puntius Pinnauratus 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
9.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1865

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Puntius Pinnauratus.

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