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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Schistura Jarutanini

Schistura jarutanini Kottelat, 1990
Max Length
6.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

A troglobitic species, strictly living in cave stream. Feeds on benthic microorganisms . Known only from the 22 specimens comprising the type series. Eyes reduced or absent. Well pigmented.

Scientific Name
Schistura jarutanini
Authority
Kottelat, 1990
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
6.7 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8. Eye reduced to absent.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schistura Jarutanini is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Schistura Jarutanini is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Schistura Jarutanini is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3
Food Items

benthic microorganisms (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
6.7cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kottelat, 1990

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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