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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Blyth's loach

Syncrossus berdmorei Blyth, 1860
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Blyth's loach (Syncrossus berdmorei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Botiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Syncrossus berdmorei
Authority
Blyth, 1860
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Blyth's loach is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blyth's loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Blyth's loach is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Blyth's loach is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 12. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C central Thailand (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.08 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Blyth, 1860

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