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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Craterocephalus Laisapi

Craterocephalus laisapi Larson, Ivantsoff & Crowley, 2005
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Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Craterocephalus Laisapi (Craterocephalus laisapi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Atherinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Craterocephalus laisapi
Authority
Larson, Ivantsoff & Crowley, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
4.3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Craterocephalus Laisapi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Craterocephalus Laisapi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Craterocephalus Laisapi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Craterocephalus Laisapi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Larson, Ivantsoff & Crowley, 2005

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