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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Paramphilius Baudoni

Paramphilius baudoni Pellegrin, 1928
Max Length
7.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paramphilius Baudoni (Paramphilius baudoni), first described by Pellegrin, 1928 is a small fish in the family Amphiliidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 7.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Paramphilius baudoni
Authority
Pellegrin, 1928
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11. Diagnosis: pigment pattern with striking dark marbel-patches; adipose fin short and notched . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paramphilius Baudoni 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±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
7.5cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1928

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES mřenkovec gabunský

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Amphilius baudoni Pellegrin 1928 Synonym
Amphilius baudoni uniformis Pellegrin 1930 Synonym
Paramphilius goodi Harry 1953 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .

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