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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pisodonophis Hypselopterus

Pisodonophis hypselopterus Bleeker, 1851
Max Length
75 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pisodonophis Hypselopterus (Pisodonophis hypselopterus), first described by Bleeker, 1851 is a large fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 75.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Pisodonophis hypselopterus
Authority
Bleeker, 1851
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
75 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Anguilliformes
Anguilliformes
Family
Ophichthidae
Ophichthidae
Genus
Pisodonophis
Pisodonophis
Species
Pisodonophis Hypselopterus
Pisodonophis hypselopterus

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pisodonophis Hypselopterus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00093 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
75cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1851

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Ophisurus hypselopterus Bleeker 1851 Synonym
Ophiurus hypselopterus Bleeker 1851 Synonym
Pisoodonophis hypselopterus Bleeker 1851 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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