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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mastacembelus Traversi

Mastacembelus traversi Vreven & Teugels, 1997
Max Length
35.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Mastacembelus Traversi (Mastacembelus traversi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mastacembelidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Mastacembelus traversi
Authority
Vreven & Teugels, 1997
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
35.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mastacembelus Traversi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mastacembelus Traversi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mastacembelus Traversi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mastacembelus Traversi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central African Republic (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00269 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
35.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vreven & Teugels, 1997

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aethiomastacembelus traversi Vreven & Teugels 1997 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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