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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Altigena Lippa

Altigena lippa Fowler, 1936
Max Length
28.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Altigena lippa
Authority
Fowler, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
28.4 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Altigena
Altigena
Species
Altigena Lippa
Altigena lippa

🐟 Physical Description

Lateral line scales 33-36 + 2-3. Branched dorsal rays 10.5. Snout rounded when seen from above. Fins of juveniles tainted with orange (especially anal).

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Altigena Lippa is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Altigena Lippa is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Altigena Lippa is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
28.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1936

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