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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Neobola Nilotica

Neobola nilotica Werner, 1919
Max Length
2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Neobola Nilotica is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Neobola nilotica
Authority
Werner, 1919
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 22. Eye large, its diameter larger than snout length . Dorsal fin originates behind anal fin origin . Anal fin concave . Operculum and one lateral stripe on each side are strongly silvery coloured .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neobola Nilotica is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Neobola Nilotica is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Neobola Nilotica is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
2cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
22

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Werner, 1919

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