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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Schistura Sijuensis

Schistura sijuensis Menon, 1987
Max Length
5.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schistura Sijuensis (Schistura sijuensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Schistura sijuensis
Authority
Menon, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5.1 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schistura Sijuensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schistura Sijuensis 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; 25°N - 21°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
5.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Menon, 1987

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Mesonoemacheilus sijuensis Menon 1987 Synonym
Nemacheilus sijuensis Menon 1987 Synonym
Nemachilus sijuensis Menon 1987 Synonym
Noemacheilus sijuensis Menon 1987 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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