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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hippopotamyrus Harringtoni

Hippopotamyrus harringtoni Marcusen, 1864
Max Length
30.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Hippopotamyrus Harringtoni is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Hippopotamyrus harringtoni
Authority
Marcusen, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Water Temp
22–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Osteoglossiformes
Osteoglossiformes
Family
Mormyridae
Mormyridae
Genus
Hippopotamyrus
Hippopotamyrus
Species
Hippopotamyrus Harringtoni
Hippopotamyrus harringtoni

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29 - 39; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 30 - 36. Concave back profile. Dorsal and anal fins on same level. Body height 3.2-4.8 x SL. Chin less developed than H. paugyi. Caudal peduncle height 3.2-4.9 x of its length. Nasal openings forming 45° angle with body axis.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hippopotamyrus Harringtoni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hippopotamyrus Harringtoni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hippopotamyrus Harringtoni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 22°C - 24°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L2.86 (TL)
Max TL
30.5cm
Dorsal Rays
34
Anal Rays
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–24°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Marcusen, 1864

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