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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mormyrops Masuianus

Mormyrops masuianus Boulenger, 1898
Max Length
41 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Mormyrops Masuianus (Mormyrops masuianus) 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 41 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Mormyrops masuianus
Authority
Boulenger, 1898
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
41 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mormyrops Masuianus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mormyrops Masuianus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mormyrops Masuianus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mormyrops Masuianus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical Central African Republic (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
41cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1898

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 23 records indexed .

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