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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Tanichthys Kuehnei

Tanichthys kuehnei Bohlen, Dvorák, Thang & Slechtová, 2019
Max Length
3.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Tanichthys Kuehnei (Tanichthys kuehnei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Tanichthys kuehnei
Authority
Bohlen, Dvorák, Thang & Slechtová, 2019
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
3.1 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished from its congeners by having more branched rays in anal fin 9 1/2 (vs. 7-8 1/2 in T. micagemmae and 8 1/2 in T. albonubes, T. thacbaensis); differs from T. micagemmae. by having a white anal-fin margin (vs. red) .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tanichthys Kuehnei 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
3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bohlen, Dvorák, Thang & Slechtová, 2019

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Tanichthys Kuehnei.

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