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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Awaous Bustamantei

Awaous bustamantei Greeff, 1882
Max Length
19.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Amphidromous freshwater species . The maximum size is 193 mm SL and 242 mm TL observed, but perhaps it can reach 264 mm TL .

Scientific Name
Awaous bustamantei
Authority
Greeff, 1882
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
19.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Diagnosis: usually 18-20 scales in rearward transverse series (range 18-22); 23-30 scales around caudal peduncle; densely pigmented on dorsum and with large, dark spots on flanks . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Awaous Bustamantei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Awaous Bustamantei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Awaous Bustamantei is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
19.3cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Greeff, 1882

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