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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Genyomyrus Donnyi

Genyomyrus donnyi Boulenger, 1898
Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Genyomyrus Donnyi (Genyomyrus donnyi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mormyridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 45 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Genyomyrus donnyi
Authority
Boulenger, 1898
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
45 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Genyomyrus Donnyi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Genyomyrus Donnyi 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 Central African Republic, Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
45cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1898

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇷🇺Russian Конголезский гениомир

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 40 records indexed .

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