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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Nomorhamphus Liemi

Nomorhamphus liemi Vogt, 1977
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
8 cm
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Nomorhamphus Liemi (Nomorhamphus liemi), first described by Vogt, 1977 is a small fish in the family Zenarchopteridae (order Beloniformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Nomorhamphus liemi
Authority
Vogt, 1977
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nomorhamphus Liemi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nomorhamphus Liemi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Produces 9-11 young.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C south Sulawesi.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4
Food Items

flying insects (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vogt, 1977

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Nomorhamphus liemi liemi Vogt 1978 Synonym
Nomorhamphus liemi snijdersi Vogt 1978 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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