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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Mastacembelus Aviceps

Mastacembelus aviceps Roberts & Stewart, 1976
Max Length
17.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Mastacembelus Aviceps is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Mastacembelus aviceps
Authority
Roberts & Stewart, 1976
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
17.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 63. : eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mastacembelus Aviceps is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mastacembelus Aviceps is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mastacembelus Aviceps is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical endemic to the lower Congo River rapids in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00269 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
17.5cm
Vertebrae
63

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roberts & Stewart, 1976

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES hrotočelec zairský

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Caecomastacembelus aviceps Roberts & Stewart 1976 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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