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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Rakthamichthys Digressus

Rakthamichthys digressus Gopi, 2002
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rakthamichthys Digressus (Rakthamichthys digressus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rakthamichthys digressus
Authority
Gopi, 2002
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Rakthamichthys
Rakthamichthys
Species
Rakthamichthys Digressus
Rakthamichthys digressus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rakthamichthys Digressus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rakthamichthys Digressus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rakthamichthys Digressus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rakthamichthys Digressus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00085 × L3.09 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gopi, 2002

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