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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Monopterus Bicolor

Monopterus bicolor Nguyen & Nguyen, 2005
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
78.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Monopterus Bicolor (Monopterus bicolor), first described by Nguyen & Nguyen, 2005 is a fish in the family Synbranchidae (order Synbranchiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Monopterus bicolor
Authority
Nguyen & Nguyen, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
78.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Monopterus Bicolor is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Monopterus Bicolor is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🪺 Nest Builder

The male guards and builds nest or burrow .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00085 × L3.09 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
78.00/100
Very High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nguyen & Nguyen, 2005

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