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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Oxyeleotris Caeca

Oxyeleotris caeca Allen, 1996
Max Length
10.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Inhabits limestone caves and sinkholes in the hilly terrain of the Upper Kikori River System of Papua New Guinea

Scientific Name
Oxyeleotris caeca
Authority
Allen, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
10.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oxyeleotris Caeca is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oxyeleotris Caeca is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Oxyeleotris Caeca is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Oxyeleotris Caeca is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 6°S - 7°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
10.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen, 1996

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