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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Altigena Discognathoides

Altigena discognathoides Nichols & Pope, 1927
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Max Length
33 cm
Max Weight
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Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
—
Depth
—
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
22.5 cm
Depth Zone
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📖 Overview

Overview information for Altigena Discognathoides is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Altigena discognathoides
Authority
Nichols & Pope, 1927
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
33 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Altigena
Altigena
Species
Altigena Discognathoides
Altigena discognathoides

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Altigena Discognathoides is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Altigena Discognathoides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Altigena Discognathoides is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Altigena Discognathoides is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
33cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nichols & Pope, 1927

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