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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Monopterus Roseni

Monopterus roseni Bailey & Gans, 1998
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Monopterus Roseni (Monopterus roseni), first described by Bailey & Gans, 1998 is a medium-sized fish in the family Synbranchidae (order Synbranchiformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Monopterus roseni
Authority
Bailey & Gans, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Monopterus Roseni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Monopterus Roseni 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; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00085 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bailey & Gans, 1998

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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