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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Rita Macracanthus

Rita macracanthus Ng, 2004
Max Length
26.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rita Macracanthus (Rita macracanthus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ritidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rita macracanthus
Authority
Ng, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rita Macracanthus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rita Macracanthus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rita Macracanthus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rita Macracanthus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical known from the Indus River drainage in Afghanisan, Pakistan, and northwestern India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
26.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ng, 2004

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