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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Dichotomyctere Sabahensis

Dichotomyctere sabahensis Dekkers, 1975
Max Length
10.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Dichotomyctere Sabahensis (Dichotomyctere sabahensis), first described by Dekkers, 1975 is a small fish in the family Tetraodontidae (order Tetraodontiformes). Adults typically reach 10.80 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Dichotomyctere sabahensis
Authority
Dekkers, 1975
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
10.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dichotomyctere Sabahensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dichotomyctere Sabahensis 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
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0263 × L2.88 (TL)
Max TL
10.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dekkers, 1975

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Tetraodon fluviatilis sabahensis Dekkers 1975 Synonym
Tetraodon sabahensis Dekkers 1975 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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