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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Craterocephalus Fistularis

Craterocephalus fistularis Crowley, Ivantsoff & Allen, 1995
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
0–2 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Craterocephalus Fistularis (Craterocephalus fistularis), first described by Crowley, Ivantsoff & Allen, 1995 is a fish in the family Atherinidae (order Atheriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 0 to 2 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Craterocephalus fistularis
Authority
Crowley, Ivantsoff & Allen, 1995
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Depth Range
0–2 m
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Atheriniformes
Atheriniformes
Family
Atherinidae
Atherinidae
Genus
Craterocephalus
Craterocephalus
Species
Craterocephalus Fistularis
Craterocephalus fistularis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Craterocephalus Fistularis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Craterocephalus Fistularis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Crowley, Ivantsoff & Allen, 1995

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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