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Small-eyed loter (Prionobutis microps) fish species information

Scientific Name
Prionobutis microps

Common Name
Small-eyed loter

Biology
Occurs in brackish mangrove estuaries, tidal creeks and lowermost reaches of freshwater streams (Ref. 44894).

Classification

Classified By
Weber, 1907
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Sleepers (Eleotridae)

Distribution

Region
Oceania
Distribution
Oceania: Papua New Guinea.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; demersal
Trophic Level
3.97 s.e. 0.69 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
23.0 cm
Common Length
12.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.7500 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated