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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Heteromormyrus Szaboi

Heteromormyrus szaboi Kramer, van der Bank & Wink, 2004
Max Length
14.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Heteromormyrus szaboi
Authority
Kramer, van der Bank & Wink, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Heteromormyrus
Heteromormyrus
Species
Heteromormyrus Szaboi
Heteromormyrus szaboi

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 21; Anal soft rays: 21 - 25. Body long and slender, laterally compressed . Head broadly rounded with a terminally positioned mouth . Dorsal fin origin set far back and behind that of anal fin . Caudal fin with broadly rounded lobes . Scales cycloid with reticulate striae except in centre, extending anteriorly to operculum, pectoral fins and pelvic fins . Dark brown or black colour with a distinctive vertical black band from dorsal origin .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Heteromormyrus Szaboi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Heteromormyrus Szaboi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Heteromormyrus Szaboi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L2.86 (TL)
Max TL
14.6cm
Dorsal Rays
20
Anal Rays
23

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kramer, van der Bank & Wink, 2004

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