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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Nomorhamphus Viviparus

Nomorhamphus viviparus Peters, 1865
Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Nomorhamphus Viviparus (Nomorhamphus viviparus), first described by Peters, 1865 is a small fish in the family Zenarchopteridae (order Beloniformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 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 Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Nomorhamphus viviparus
Authority
Peters, 1865
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nomorhamphus Viviparus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nomorhamphus Viviparus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
6.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Peters, 1865

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