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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Scaphiodonichthys Macracanthus

Scaphiodonichthys macracanthus Pellegrin & Chevey, 1936
Max Length
20.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Scaphiodonichthys Macracanthus (Scaphiodonichthys macracanthus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Scaphiodonichthys macracanthus
Authority
Pellegrin & Chevey, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
20.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Scaphiodonichthys Macracanthus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scaphiodonichthys Macracanthus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Scaphiodonichthys Macracanthus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Scaphiodonichthys Macracanthus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
20.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin & Chevey, 1936

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