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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Schistura Baluchiorum

Schistura baluchiorum Zugmayer, 1912
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schistura Baluchiorum (Schistura baluchiorum), first described by Zugmayer, 1912 is a tiny fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 4.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Schistura baluchiorum
Authority
Zugmayer, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schistura Baluchiorum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schistura Baluchiorum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Zugmayer, 1912

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Nemacheilus baluchiorum Zugmayer 1912 Synonym
Nemachilus baluchiorum Zugmayer 1912 Synonym
Noemacheilus baluchiorum Zugmayer 1912 Synonym
Schistura balochiorum Zugmayer 1912 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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