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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Marcusenius Abadii

Marcusenius abadii Boulenger, 1901
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Marcusenius Abadii is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Marcusenius abadii
Authority
Boulenger, 1901
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
40 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34 - 39; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 32 - 36. Dorsal fin origin at same level as anal fin origin; body depth 3.0-4.7x of SL; peduncle height 3.2-5.0x of its length.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Marcusenius Abadii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Marcusenius Abadii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Marcusenius Abadii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 10°N - 6°N known from the upper Niger (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L2.87 (TL)
Max TL
40cm
Dorsal Rays
37
Anal Rays
34

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1901

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .

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