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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Hippopotamyrus Weeksii

Hippopotamyrus weeksii (Boulenger, 1902)
Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hippopotamyrus Weeksii (Hippopotamyrus weeksii), first described by (Boulenger, 1902) is a small fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Hippopotamyrus weeksii
Authority
(Boulenger, 1902)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
14 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hippopotamyrus Weeksii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hippopotamyrus Weeksii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Hippopotamyrus Weeksii is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
14cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
(Boulenger, 1902)

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 19 records indexed .

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