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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Stomatorhinus Schoutedeni

Stomatorhinus schoutedeni Poll, 1945
Max Length
5.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Stomatorhinus Schoutedeni (Stomatorhinus schoutedeni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mormyridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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
Stomatorhinus schoutedeni
Authority
Poll, 1945
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Osteoglossiformes
Osteoglossiformes
Family
Mormyridae
Mormyridae
Genus
Stomatorhinus
Stomatorhinus
Species
Stomatorhinus Schoutedeni
Stomatorhinus schoutedeni

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Stomatorhinus Schoutedeni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Stomatorhinus Schoutedeni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Stomatorhinus Schoutedeni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Stomatorhinus Schoutedeni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known from the type locality in the lower Congo River, in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
5.4cm

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1945

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