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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Campylomormyrus Christyi

Campylomormyrus christyi (Boulenger, 1920)
Max Length
37.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Campylomormyrus Christyi (Campylomormyrus christyi), first described by (Boulenger, 1920) is a medium-sized fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 37.50 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 Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Campylomormyrus christyi
Authority
(Boulenger, 1920)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
37.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Campylomormyrus Christyi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Campylomormyrus Christyi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Campylomormyrus Christyi is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
37.5cm

🌡️ 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
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
(Boulenger, 1920)

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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