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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Oostethus Jagorii

Oostethus jagorii Peters, 1868
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Oostethus Jagorii (Oostethus jagorii), first described by Peters, 1868 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Oostethus jagorii
Authority
Peters, 1868
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Oostethus
Oostethus
Species
Oostethus Jagorii
Oostethus jagorii

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oostethus Jagorii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical known only from the Philippines (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00095 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Peters, 1868

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