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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Citharinus Macrolepis

Citharinus macrolepis Boulenger, 1899
Max Length
75 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Citharinus Macrolepis (Citharinus macrolepis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Citharinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 75 cm. With a trophic level of 2.1, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Citharinus macrolepis
Authority
Boulenger, 1899
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
75 cm
Trophic Level
2.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Citharinus Macrolepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Citharinus Macrolepis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical Central African Republic.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.1±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
75cm

🌡️ 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
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.1
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1899

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 64 records indexed .

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