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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Kribia Kribensis

Kribia kribensis Boulenger, 1907
Max Length
4.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Kribia Kribensis (Kribia kribensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Eleotridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Kribia kribensis
Authority
Boulenger, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 6 - 9. Diagnosis: predorsal scales sometimes present (at most 15); 32-37 (usually not more than 35) scales in longitudinal series (including scales on caudal fin base); 11-15 (usually not more than 13) scales in rearward transverse series; 15-16 pectoral-fin rays . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kribia Kribensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kribia Kribensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Kribia Kribensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C south of the Ogowe (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L3.18 (TL)
Max TL
4.6cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1907

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Eleotris kribensis Boulenger 1907 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 295 records indexed .

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