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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Spanner barb

Striuntius lateristriga Valenciennes, 1842
Max Length
18.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Usually inhabits clear mountain streams strewn with rocks and boulders; frequently found below waterfalls . Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter .

Scientific Name
Striuntius lateristriga
Authority
Valenciennes, 1842
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.6 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Water Temp
25–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spanner barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spanner barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spanner barb is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Spanner barb is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 10. Tropical; 25°C - 28°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.35
Food Items

worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
18.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–28°C
pH Range
6–6.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1842

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Spanner barb is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Spanner barb has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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