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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Bombay swampeel

Ophichthys indicus Silas & Dawson, 1961
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bombay swampeel is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Ophichthys indicus
Authority
Silas & Dawson, 1961
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
8.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Ophichthys
Ophichthys
Species
Bombay swampeel
Ophichthys indicus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bombay swampeel is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bombay swampeel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bombay swampeel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🪺 Nest Builder

The male guards and builds nest or burrow .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00085 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Silas & Dawson, 1961

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