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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Nomorhamphus Megarrhamphus

Nomorhamphus megarrhamphus Brembach, 1982
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Nomorhamphus Megarrhamphus (Nomorhamphus megarrhamphus), first described by Brembach, 1982 is a small fish in the family Zenarchopteridae (order Beloniformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 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 megarrhamphus
Authority
Brembach, 1982
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Beloniformes
Beloniformes
Family
Zenarchopteridae
Zenarchopteridae
Genus
Nomorhamphus
Nomorhamphus
Species
Nomorhamphus Megarrhamphus
Nomorhamphus megarrhamphus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nomorhamphus Megarrhamphus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nomorhamphus Megarrhamphus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; pelagic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Brembach, 1982

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES polozobánka velkorypá

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Dermogenys megarramphus Brembach 1982 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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