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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Microctenopoma Lineatum

Microctenopoma lineatum Nichols, 1923
Max Length
5.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Microctenopoma Lineatum (Microctenopoma lineatum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anabantidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Microctenopoma lineatum
Authority
Nichols, 1923
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 10; Anal spines: 8 - 9; Anal soft rays: 7 - 10; Vertebrae: 26. Diagnosis: 8-9 anal fin spines and 7-10 soft rays; flanks with 2 horizontal stripes extending from operculum to caudal fin base; eye diameter 3.6 or more times into head length . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microctenopoma Lineatum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Microctenopoma Lineatum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Microctenopoma Lineatum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central African Republic (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00513 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
5.6cm
Dorsal Spines
16
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
9
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nichols, 1923

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Anabas lineatus Nichols 1923 Synonym
Ctenopoma lineatum Nichols 1923 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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