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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Petrocephalus Gliroides

Petrocephalus gliroides Vinciguerra, 1897
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Petrocephalus Gliroides (Petrocephalus gliroides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mormyridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Petrocephalus gliroides
Authority
Vinciguerra, 1897
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Petrocephalus Gliroides is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Petrocephalus Gliroides 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
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.86 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ 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
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vinciguerra, 1897

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Mormyrus gliroides Vinciguerra 1897 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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