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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Schilbe Depressirostris

Schilbe depressirostris Peters, 1852
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Schilbe Depressirostris (Schilbe depressirostris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Schilbeidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Schilbe depressirostris
Authority
Peters, 1852
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schilbe Depressirostris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schilbe Depressirostris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Schilbe Depressirostris is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Schilbe Depressirostris is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical Southwest Africa: South to Equator, detailed distribution still tentative (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Peters, 1852

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