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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Acheilognathus Macromandibularis

Acheilognathus macromandibularis Doi, Arai & Liu, 1999
Max Length
5.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Acheilognathus Macromandibularis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Acheilognathus macromandibularis
Authority
Doi, Arai & Liu, 1999
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
5.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 34 - 35.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acheilognathus Macromandibularis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Acheilognathus Macromandibularis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Female has an ovipositor which is used to deposit eggs inside bivalves. Young remain in the bivalve until they can swim .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00437 × L3.22 (TL)
Max TL
5.2cm
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Rays
12
Vertebrae
35

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Doi, Arai & Liu, 1999

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