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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Sphaerichthys Acrostoma

Sphaerichthys acrostoma Vierke, 1979
Max Length
4.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sphaerichthys Acrostoma (Sphaerichthys acrostoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Osphronemidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Sphaerichthys acrostoma
Authority
Vierke, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sphaerichthys Acrostoma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sphaerichthys Acrostoma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Female mouth brooder.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.0 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 8. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
4.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
pH Range
5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vierke, 1979

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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