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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Kibiti Lampeye

Lacustricola lacustris Seegers, 1984
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
3 cm
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Kibiti Lampeye is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Lacustricola lacustris
Authority
Seegers, 1984
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
24–29 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kibiti Lampeye is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kibiti Lampeye is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kibiti Lampeye is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Kibiti Lampeye is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 29°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0055 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–29°C
pH Range
6.5–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Seegers, 1984

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Kibiti Lampeye

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aplocheilichthys lacustris Seegers 1984 Synonym
Aplocheilichthys maculatus lacustris Seegers 1984 Synonym
Micropanchax maculatus lacustris Seegers 1984 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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