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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Amphilius Cryptobullatus

Amphilius cryptobullatus Skelton, 1986
Max Length
13.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Amphilius Cryptobullatus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Amphilius cryptobullatus
Authority
Skelton, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Amphiliidae
Amphiliidae
Genus
Amphilius
Amphilius
Species
Amphilius Cryptobullatus
Amphilius cryptobullatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amphilius Cryptobullatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amphilius Cryptobullatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Amphilius Cryptobullatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Amphilius Cryptobullatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical endemic to the Luongo River (Upper Congo system) in Zambia (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
13.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Skelton, 1986

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