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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Campylomormyrus Phantasticus

Campylomormyrus phantasticus Pellegrin, 1927
Max Length
37 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Campylomormyrus Phantasticus (Campylomormyrus phantasticus), first described by Pellegrin, 1927 is a medium-sized fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 37.00 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 Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Campylomormyrus phantasticus
Authority
Pellegrin, 1927
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
37 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Osteoglossiformes
Osteoglossiformes
Family
Mormyridae
Mormyridae
Genus
Campylomormyrus
Campylomormyrus
Species
Campylomormyrus Phantasticus
Campylomormyrus phantasticus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Campylomormyrus Phantasticus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Campylomormyrus Phantasticus 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
37cm

🌡️ 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
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1927

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