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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Mormyrops Intermedius

Mormyrops intermedius Vinciguerra, 1928
Max Length
18.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Mormyrops Intermedius (Mormyrops intermedius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mormyridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Mormyrops intermedius
Authority
Vinciguerra, 1928
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
18.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mormyrops Intermedius is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mormyrops Intermedius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mormyrops Intermedius is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mormyrops Intermedius is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known from the type locality in the Itimbiri River (middle Congo River basin) in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
18.2cm

🌡️ 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
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vinciguerra, 1928

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