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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Traccatichthys Taeniatus

Traccatichthys taeniatus Pellegrin & Chevey, 1936
Max Length
10.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Traccatichthys Taeniatus (Traccatichthys taeniatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Traccatichthys taeniatus
Authority
Pellegrin & Chevey, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13. Mid-lateral series of black blotches in anterior part of body, often fused to form a complete black mid-lateral stripe; conspicuous black blotch at caudal base; lips with a single row of large papillae . Differs from Traccatichthys pulcher by the absence of the distinct black submarginal streaks on dorsal and caudal fins and the presence of a dark brown lateral stripe, with 12-23 small chevron shaped marked .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Traccatichthys Taeniatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Traccatichthys Taeniatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Traccatichthys Taeniatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
10.5cm
Dorsal Rays
12

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin & Chevey, 1936

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Micronemacheilus taeniatus Pellegrin & Chevey 1936 Synonym
Micronoemacheilus taeniatus Pellegrin & Chevey 1936 Synonym
Nemacheilus pulcher taeniata Pellegrin & Chevey 1936 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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