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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Campylomormyrus Luapulaensis

Campylomormyrus luapulaensis David & Poll, 1937
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Campylomormyrus Luapulaensis (Campylomormyrus luapulaensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mormyridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Campylomormyrus luapulaensis
Authority
David & Poll, 1937
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Osteoglossiformes
Osteoglossiformes
Family
Mormyridae
Mormyridae
Genus
Campylomormyrus
Campylomormyrus
Species
Campylomormyrus Luapulaensis
Campylomormyrus luapulaensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 30; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 33.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Campylomormyrus Luapulaensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Campylomormyrus Luapulaensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Campylomormyrus Luapulaensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
22cm
Dorsal Rays
30
Anal Rays
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
David & Poll, 1937

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gnathonemus luapulaensis David & Poll 1937 Synonym
Gnathonemus rhynchophorus luapulaensis David & Poll 1937 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .

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