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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Balroglanis Carolae

Balroglanis carolae Vari & Ferraris, 2013
Max Length
3.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Balroglanis Carolae (Balroglanis carolae) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Balroglanis carolae
Authority
Vari & Ferraris, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
3.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Balroglanis
Balroglanis
Species
Balroglanis Carolae
Balroglanis carolae

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 35 - 36. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Balroglanis Carolae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Cuyuni River basin in Guyana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
3.7cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
5
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
36

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vari & Ferraris, 2013

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