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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Phractura Scaphyrhynchura

Phractura scaphyrhynchura Vaillant, 1886
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Phractura Scaphyrhynchura (Phractura scaphyrhynchura) is a ray-finned fish of the family Amphiliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Phractura scaphyrhynchura
Authority
Vaillant, 1886
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Amphiliidae
Amphiliidae
Genus
Phractura
Phractura
Species
Phractura Scaphyrhynchura
Phractura scaphyrhynchura

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Phractura Scaphyrhynchura is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Phractura Scaphyrhynchura is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Phractura Scaphyrhynchura is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Phractura Scaphyrhynchura is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ 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
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vaillant, 1886

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .

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