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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Synodontis Lufirae

Synodontis lufirae Poll, 1971
Max Length
20.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Synodontis Lufirae (Synodontis lufirae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Synodontis lufirae
Authority
Poll, 1971
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
20.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

It is distinguished from Synodontis denticulatus by a lower number of mandibular teeth, 23-27 vs. 30-58 in Synodontis denticulatus .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Synodontis Lufirae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Synodontis Lufirae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 8°S - 12°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
20.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1971

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES peřovec lufirský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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