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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Macrognathus Malabaricus

Macrognathus malabaricus Jerdon, 1849
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Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
20 cm
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Overview information for Macrognathus Malabaricus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Macrognathus malabaricus
Authority
Jerdon, 1849
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
26 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Macrognathus Malabaricus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Macrognathus Malabaricus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Macrognathus Malabaricus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Macrognathus Malabaricus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00295 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
26cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jerdon, 1849

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