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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Dongnai mahseer

Tor dongnaiensis Hoang, Pham, Durand, Tran & Phan, 2015
Max Length
41.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Dongnai mahseer (Tor dongnaiensis), first described by Hoang, Pham, Durand, Tran & Phan, 2015 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 41.10 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 Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Tor dongnaiensis
Authority
Hoang, Pham, Durand, Tran & Phan, 2015
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
41.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dongnai mahseer is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dongnai mahseer 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
2.8±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
41.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
50.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hoang, Pham, Durand, Tran & Phan, 2015

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