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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Robert's river garfish

Zenarchopterus robertsi Collette, 1982
Max Length
13 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Robert's river garfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Zenarchopterus robertsi
Authority
Collette, 1982
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
13 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Robert's river garfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Robert's river garfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Robert's river garfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 8°S - 9°S known only from creeks in the vicinity of Kokoda in southeastern Papua New Guinea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
13cm
Dorsal Rays
15
Anal Rays
12

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Collette, 1982

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