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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Gephyroglanis Habereri

Gephyroglanis habereri Steindachner, 1912
Max Length
20.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Gephyroglanis Habereri (Gephyroglanis habereri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bagridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gephyroglanis habereri
Authority
Steindachner, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
20.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gephyroglanis Habereri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gephyroglanis Habereri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gephyroglanis Habereri is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gephyroglanis Habereri is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known only from the type locality, the Dja River (middle Congo River basin) in Cameroon (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
20.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1912

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