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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Microsynodontis Lamberti

Microsynodontis lamberti Poll & Gosse, 1963
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Microsynodontis Lamberti (Microsynodontis lamberti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, 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
Microsynodontis lamberti
Authority
Poll & Gosse, 1963
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Mochokidae
Mochokidae
Genus
Microsynodontis
Microsynodontis
Species
Microsynodontis Lamberti
Microsynodontis lamberti

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Microsynodontis Lamberti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microsynodontis Lamberti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Microsynodontis Lamberti is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known only from the type locality, the Lilanda River at Yangole (middle Congo River basin) in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll & Gosse, 1963

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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