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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Systomus Orphoides

Systomus orphoides Valenciennes, 1842
Max Length
21 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Systomus Orphoides (Systomus orphoides), first described by Valenciennes, 1842 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 21.00 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.

Scientific Name
Systomus orphoides
Authority
Valenciennes, 1842
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
21 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Systomus Orphoides is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Systomus Orphoides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
21cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1842

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Systomus Orphoides.

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