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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Marcusenius Greshoffii

Marcusenius greshoffii Schilthuis, 1891
Max Length
10.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Marcusenius Greshoffii (Marcusenius greshoffii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mormyridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Marcusenius greshoffii
Authority
Schilthuis, 1891
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Marcusenius Greshoffii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Marcusenius Greshoffii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Marcusenius Greshoffii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Marcusenius Greshoffii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical Central African Republic, Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
10.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schilthuis, 1891

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gnathonemus greshoffi Schilthuis 1891 Synonym
Mormyrus greshoffii Schilthuis 1891 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 114 records indexed .

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