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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Sphaerichthys Selatanensis

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

📖 Overview

Sphaerichthys Selatanensis (Sphaerichthys selatanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Osphronemidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Sphaerichthys selatanensis
Authority
Vierke, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
25–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sphaerichthys Selatanensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sphaerichthys Selatanensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sphaerichthys Selatanensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Male mouth brooder.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.0 - 6.5; dH range: 2 - 4. Tropical; 25°C - 30°C South Borneo).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–30°C
pH Range
5–6.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
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

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