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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Lophocampus Ocellatus

Lophocampus ocellatus Duncker, 1910
Max Length
12.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occupies the upper middle strata of the water column along the sides of slow-flowing, perennial rivers and usually occurs among marginal weeds and roots . Probably feeds on zooplankton in the wild. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at 8.5 cm SL.

Scientific Name
Lophocampus ocellatus
Authority
Duncker, 1910
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Lophocampus
Lophocampus
Species
Lophocampus Ocellatus
Lophocampus ocellatus

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lophocampus Ocellatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lophocampus Ocellatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6
Food Items

zooplankton in the wild

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00095 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
12.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Duncker, 1910

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