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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Toothed Carp

Epiplatys infrafasciatus Günther, 1866
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Toothed Carp is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Epiplatys infrafasciatus
Authority
Günther, 1866
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Toothed Carp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Toothed Carp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Toothed Carp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Toothed Carp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C east Nigeria) through coastal plains of Cameroon to Rio Benito (northern Equatorial Guinea); also on Bioko Island (formerly Fernando Poo Island, Equatorial Guinea) (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1866

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Sixbar Panchax · Toothed Carp

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aplocheilus infrafasciatus Günther 1866 Synonym
Epiplatys infrafasciatus baroi Berkenkamp 1975 Heterotypic
Epiplatys infrafasciatus infrafasciatus Günther 1866 Synonym
Epiplatys sexfasciatus infrafasciatus Günther 1866 Synonym
Epiplatys sexfasciatus rathkei Radda 1970 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 27 records indexed .

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