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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Rhodeus Laoensis

Rhodeus laoensis Kottelat, Doi & Musikasinthorn, 1998
Max Length
4.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Rhodeus Laoensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Rhodeus laoensis
Authority
Kottelat, Doi & Musikasinthorn, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15. Having last simple dorsal and anal rays strong and stiff (but not a spine); 11 branched dorsal rays; 13 branched anal rays; 32-33+1-2=33-35 scales in longitudinal series; predorsal fin profile of males slightly concave; pelvic, dorsal and anal fins of males with narrow black distal margins; very narrow stripe along the posterior side of males ; and long ovipositor present in front of anal fin of females .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhodeus Laoensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhodeus Laoensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Female has an ovipositor which is used to deposit eggs inside bivalves. Young remain in the bivalve until they can swim .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
4.7cm
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Rays
15

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kottelat, Doi & Musikasinthorn, 1998

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