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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Heteromormyrus Pauciradiatus

Heteromormyrus pauciradiatus Steindachner, 1866
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Heteromormyrus Pauciradiatus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Heteromormyrus pauciradiatus
Authority
Steindachner, 1866
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Heteromormyrus
Heteromormyrus
Species
Heteromormyrus Pauciradiatus
Heteromormyrus pauciradiatus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 23. Diagnosis: The body of Heteromormyrus pauciradiatus is shorter and deeper and the head is deeper than in other Heteromormyrus species; body depth 25-31% of standard length, head depth 84-97% of head length; predorsal distance is 66-70% of standard length, more than in other Heteromormyrus species; the caudal peduncle is deeper than in other Heteromormyrus species, caudal peduncle depth 46-55% of caudal peduncle length; the eye is small, 12-15% of head length .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Heteromormyrus Pauciradiatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Heteromormyrus Pauciradiatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Heteromormyrus Pauciradiatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
10cm
Dorsal Rays
18
Anal Rays
23

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1866

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