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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Amphilius Opisthophthalmus

Amphilius opisthophthalmus Boulenger, 1919
Max Length
8.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Amphilius Opisthophthalmus (Amphilius opisthophthalmus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Amphiliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Amphilius opisthophthalmus
Authority
Boulenger, 1919
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8.4 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Amphiliidae
Amphiliidae
Genus
Amphilius
Amphilius
Species
Amphilius Opisthophthalmus
Amphilius opisthophthalmus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amphilius Opisthophthalmus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amphilius Opisthophthalmus 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; 8°N - 6°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
8.4cm

🌡️ 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
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1919

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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