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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Phenacogrammus Major

Phenacogrammus major Boulenger, 1903
Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Phenacogrammus Major is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Phenacogrammus major
Authority
Boulenger, 1903
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 21 - 25. Diagnosis: flanks with intense pigment band from a vertical through anal fin origin and extending caudad to posterior margin of median caudal fin rays; 24-26 scales in longitudinal series; adipose fin broad and rounded, its total length 3x or more its length at base . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Phenacogrammus Major is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Phenacogrammus Major is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Phenacogrammus Major is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
9.5cm
Anal Rays
23

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1903

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Alestopetersius major major Boulenger 1903 Synonym
Hemigrammopetersius major Boulenger 1903 Synonym
Micralestes major Boulenger 1903 Synonym
Petersius major Boulenger 1903 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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