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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Schistura Densiclava

Schistura densiclava MukhimSarmaChoudhuryDasChandranSinghWarbahLyngdoh et al., 2025
Max Length
7.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schistura Densiclava (Schistura densiclava), first described by MukhimSarmaChoudhuryDasChandranSinghWarbahLyngdoh et al., 2025 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 7.30 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 densiclava
Authority
MukhimSarmaChoudhuryDasChandranSinghWarbahLyngdoh et al., 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
7.3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8. : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schistura Densiclava 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
7.3cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
MukhimSarmaChoudhuryDasChandranSinghWarbahLyngdoh et al., 2025

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