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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Marcusenius Kutuensis

Marcusenius kutuensis Boulenger, 1899
Max Length
19.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Marcusenius Kutuensis (Marcusenius kutuensis) 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 19.5 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 kutuensis
Authority
Boulenger, 1899
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Marcusenius Kutuensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Marcusenius Kutuensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Marcusenius Kutuensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Marcusenius Kutuensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
19.5cm

🌡️ 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
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1899

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gnathonemus kutuensis Boulenger 1899 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 42 records indexed .

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