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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Schistura Myrmekia

Schistura myrmekia Fowler, 1935
Max Length
46.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
71.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Schistura Myrmekia (Schistura myrmekia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 46.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Schistura myrmekia
Authority
Fowler, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
46.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
71.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schistura Myrmekia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schistura Myrmekia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Schistura Myrmekia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Schistura Myrmekia is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
46.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
71.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1935

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