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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Thynnichthys Polylepis

Thynnichthys polylepis Bleeker, 1860
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Thynnichthys Polylepis (Thynnichthys polylepis), first described by Bleeker, 1860 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Thynnichthys polylepis
Authority
Bleeker, 1860
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Thynnichthys Polylepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Thynnichthys Polylepis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3
Food Items

insect and fish remains (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
18cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1860

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