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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Mastacembelus Catchpolei

Mastacembelus catchpolei Fowler, 1936
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Max Length
29.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Mastacembelus catchpolei
Authority
Fowler, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
29.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mastacembelus Catchpolei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mastacembelus Catchpolei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mastacembelus Catchpolei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mastacembelus Catchpolei is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known only from the type locality in the upper Aruwimi drainage (middle Congo River basin): Tinda, tributary of Shari-Ituri in Bunia region of the Kibali-Ituri district, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00269 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
29.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1936

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