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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Macrognathus Malabaricus

Macrognathus malabaricus Jerdon, 1849
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

Macrognathus Malabaricus (Macrognathus malabaricus), first described by Jerdon, 1849 is a medium-sized fish in the family Mastacembelidae (order Synbranchiformes). Adults typically reach 26.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

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

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 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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