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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Distichodus Rufigiensis

Distichodus rufigiensis Norman, 1922
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Distichodus Rufigiensis (Distichodus rufigiensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Distichodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Distichodus rufigiensis
Authority
Norman, 1922
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17 cm
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 20; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Distichodus Rufigiensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Distichodus Rufigiensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Distichodus Rufigiensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
17cm
Dorsal Rays
20
Anal Rays
15

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Norman, 1922

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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