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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Sineleotris Namxamensis

Sineleotris namxamensis Chen & Kottelat, 2004
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sineleotris Namxamensis (Sineleotris namxamensis), first described by Chen & Kottelat, 2004 is a small fish in the family Odontobutidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Sineleotris namxamensis
Authority
Chen & Kottelat, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Irregular mid-lateral series of elongated black blotches; pelvic fins separated .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sineleotris Namxamensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8cm
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
1
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
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chen & Kottelat, 2004

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