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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Kryptopterus Mononema

Kryptopterus mononema Bleeker, 1846
Max Length
27 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Kryptopterus Mononema (Kryptopterus mononema) is a ray-finned fish of the family Siluridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Kryptopterus mononema
Authority
Bleeker, 1846
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
27 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kryptopterus Mononema is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kryptopterus Mononema is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kryptopterus Mononema is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Kryptopterus Mononema is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
27cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1846

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