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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Balroglanis Schultzi

Balroglanis schultzi Rössel, 1962
Max Length
10.9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Balroglanis Schultzi (Balroglanis schultzi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Balroglanis schultzi
Authority
Rössel, 1962
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Balroglanis
Balroglanis
Species
Balroglanis Schultzi
Balroglanis schultzi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Balroglanis Schultzi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Balroglanis Schultzi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Balroglanis Schultzi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Balroglanis Schultzi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Xingu and Tocantins River basins in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
10.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Rössel, 1962

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