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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Dormitator Lophocephalus

Dormitator lophocephalus Hoedeman, 1951
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Dormitator Lophocephalus (Dormitator lophocephalus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Eleotridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 2.2, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Dormitator lophocephalus
Authority
Hoedeman, 1951
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
2.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dormitator Lophocephalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dormitator Lophocephalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Dormitator Lophocephalus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Dormitator Lophocephalus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Suriname.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.2±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.13 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hoedeman, 1951

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