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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Mormyrus Caballus

Mormyrus caballus Boulenger, 1898
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Mormyrus Caballus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Mormyrus caballus
Authority
Boulenger, 1898
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
50 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Water Temp
22–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 68 - 70; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 25 - 26. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mormyrus Caballus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mormyrus Caballus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mormyrus Caballus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 22°C - 24°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
50cm
Dorsal Rays
69
Anal Rays
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–24°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1898

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