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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Western archerfish

Toxotes oligolepis Bleeker, 1876
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Western archerfish (Toxotes oligolepis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Toxotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Toxotes oligolepis
Authority
Bleeker, 1876
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Water Temp
24–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Western archerfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Western archerfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

Assessment Date
1996

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1876

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