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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Ghost stonebasher

Paramormyrops jacksoni Poll, 1967
Max Length
5.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Ghost stonebasher is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Paramormyrops jacksoni
Authority
Poll, 1967
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 23. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ghost stonebasher is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ghost stonebasher is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ghost stonebasher is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 11°S - 13°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L2.86 (TL)
Max TL
5.2cm
Dorsal Rays
18
Anal Rays
23

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1967

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Brienomyrus jacksoni Poll 1967 Synonym
Marcusenius jacksoni Poll 1967 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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