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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Schistura Incerta

Schistura incerta Nichols, 1931
Max Length
14.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
6.3 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Schistura Incerta (Schistura incerta), first described by Nichols, 1931 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 14.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Nemacheilidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Schistura incerta
Authority
Nichols, 1931
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
14.3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schistura Incerta is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schistura Incerta is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
14.3cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nichols, 1931

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