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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Microphis Mento

Microphis mento Bleeker, 1856
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Adults are found in rivers, while juveniles may come from estuarine areas. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .

Scientific Name
Microphis mento
Authority
Bleeker, 1856
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Latitude
6°S – 19°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 62 - 74. : eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microphis Mento is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Microphis Mento is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 19°N - 6°S Recorded from Papua New Guinea (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00095 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
15cm
Dorsal Rays
68

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
19°N – 6°S
Described By
Bleeker, 1856

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