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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Amphilius Lampei

Amphilius lampei Pietschmann, 1913
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Amphilius Lampei (Amphilius lampei), first described by Pietschmann, 1913 is a small fish in the family Amphiliidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Amphilius lampei
Authority
Pietschmann, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amphilius Lampei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amphilius Lampei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 10°N - 5°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pietschmann, 1913

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