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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Petrocephalus Petersi

Petrocephalus petersi Kramer, Bills, Skelton & Wink, 2012
Max Length
7.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Habitat of type locality is a medium-sized stream, sand substrate with lots of leaf litter and marginal grass; prefers freshwater (

Scientific Name
Petrocephalus petersi
Authority
Kramer, Bills, Skelton & Wink, 2012
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
7.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 20; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 25 - 26. Diagnosis: Body depth 28.7-32.3% of standard length; predorsal length 62.3-65.8% of standard length; preanal length 59.5-63.7% of standard length; length of snout to centre of eye 34.5-38.3% of head length; length of snout to posterior orbital rim of eye 44.2-47.9% of head length; number of scales around caudal peduncle 12-16 . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Petrocephalus Petersi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Petrocephalus Petersi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Petrocephalus Petersi 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
7.3cm
Dorsal Rays
19
Anal Rays
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
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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