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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Marcusenius Stanleyanus

Marcusenius stanleyanus Boulenger, 1897
Max Length
21 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Marcusenius stanleyanus
Authority
Boulenger, 1897
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 33; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 38 - 42. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Marcusenius Stanleyanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Marcusenius Stanleyanus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Marcusenius Stanleyanus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical Central African Republic (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L2.87 (TL)
Max TL
21cm
Dorsal Rays
31
Anal Rays
40

🌡️ 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
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1897

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gnathonemus stanleyanus Boulenger 1897 Synonym
Mormyrus stanleyanus Boulenger 1897 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 134 records indexed .

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