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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Semiplotus Cirrhosus

Semiplotus cirrhosus Chaudhuri, 1919
Max Length
4.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Semiplotus Cirrhosus (Semiplotus cirrhosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Semiplotus cirrhosus
Authority
Chaudhuri, 1919
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9. Large eye (diameter 36.2% HL); predorsal length 47.6% SL; row of 4 open pores (2 on each side) on snout; last simple dorsal fin ray not serrated; dorsal, pelvic and anal fin rays branched; small knob at symphysis of lower jaw .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Semiplotus Cirrhosus 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
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
4.1cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
25
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chaudhuri, 1919

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