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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Petrocephalus Magnoculis

Petrocephalus magnoculis Kramer, Bills, Skelton & Wink, 2012
Max Length
10.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found in rather strong currents; dicotyledonous trees, extensive reed beds and semiaquatic bushes dominate the river banks, which are rocky or sandy depending on the inside or outside bank .

Scientific Name
Petrocephalus magnoculis
Authority
Kramer, Bills, Skelton & Wink, 2012
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
10.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 24; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 26 - 31. Diagnosis: Body depth 28.3-34.0% of standard length; head length 25.0-27.7% of standard length; preanal length 59.0-62.8% of standard length; anal fin length 21.5-25.6% of standard length; diameter defined by orbital rims 25.9-32.9% of head length; length of snout to posterior orbital rim of eye 47.0-51.4% of head length; length of snout to centre of eye 35.2-39.1% of head length; number of dorsal fin rays 20-24; number of scales in lateral line row 38-42 . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Petrocephalus Magnoculis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Petrocephalus Magnoculis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Petrocephalus Magnoculis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.86 (TL)
Max TL
10.9cm
Dorsal Rays
22
Anal Rays
29

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kramer, Bills, Skelton & Wink, 2012

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