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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Chrysichthys Rueppelli

Chrysichthys rueppelli Boulenger, 1907
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chrysichthys Rueppelli (Chrysichthys rueppelli), first described by Boulenger, 1907 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Chrysichthys rueppelli
Authority
Boulenger, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chrysichthys Rueppelli is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chrysichthys Rueppelli 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
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1907

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