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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mormyrops Engystoma

Mormyrops engystoma Boulenger, 1898
Max Length
14.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Mormyrops Engystoma is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Mormyrops engystoma
Authority
Boulenger, 1898
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mormyrops Engystoma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mormyrops Engystoma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mormyrops Engystoma is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mormyrops Engystoma is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical West Africa needs confirmation (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
14.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1898

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Oxyrhynchus engystoma Boulenger 1898 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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