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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Burmese mullet

Sicamugil hamiltonii Day, 1870
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Burmese mullet (Sicamugil hamiltonii), first described by Day, 1870 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 12.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Sicamugil hamiltonii
Authority
Day, 1870
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sicamugil
Sicamugil
Species
Burmese mullet
Sicamugil hamiltonii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Burmese mullet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Burmese mullet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1870

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