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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Ophichthys Terricolus

Ophichthys terricolus Britz, Standing, Gower & Kamei, 2023
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ophichthys Terricolus (Ophichthys terricolus), first described by Britz, Standing, Gower & Kamei, 2023 is a fish. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Ophichthys terricolus
Authority
Britz, Standing, Gower & Kamei, 2023
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Ophichthys
Ophichthys
Species
Ophichthys Terricolus
Ophichthys terricolus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ophichthys Terricolus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ophichthys Terricolus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Britz, Standing, Gower & Kamei, 2023

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