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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Silver razorbelly minnow

Salmostoma acinaces Valenciennes, 1844
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Silver razorbelly minnow (Salmostoma acinaces) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Salmostoma acinaces
Authority
Valenciennes, 1844
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Salmostoma
Salmostoma
Species
Silver razorbelly minnow
Salmostoma acinaces

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Silver razorbelly minnow is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Silver razorbelly minnow is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Silver razorbelly minnow is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Silver razorbelly minnow is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 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
Valenciennes, 1844

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Chela argentea Day 1867 Synonym
Chela diffusa Jerdon 1849 Synonym
Leuciscus acinaces Valenciennes 1844 Synonym
Oxygaster argentea Day 1867 Synonym
Pelecus diffusus Jerdon 1849 Synonym
Salmophasia acinaces Valenciennes 1844 Synonym
Salmostoma acinacea Valenciennes 1844 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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