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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Psammphiletria Nasuta

Psammphiletria nasuta Roberts, 2003
Max Length
2.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Psammphiletria Nasuta (Psammphiletria nasuta) 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 2.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Psammphiletria nasuta
Authority
Roberts, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2.4 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 34 - 36. Dorsal fin with only 5 rays and 4 pterygiophores . Anal fin with 4-6 unranched rays . Rhinal lobe very large .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psammphiletria Nasuta is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Psammphiletria Nasuta is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Psammphiletria Nasuta is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical Central African Republic (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2.4cm
Vertebrae
35

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roberts, 2003

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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