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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bleeker's viviparous brotula

Beaglichthys bleekeri Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007
Max Length
7.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–5 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bleeker's viviparous brotula (Beaglichthys bleekeri) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 5 metres. 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
Beaglichthys bleekeri
Authority
Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.2 cm
Depth Range
0–5 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Beaglichthys
Beaglichthys
Species
Bleeker's viviparous brotula
Beaglichthys bleekeri

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 84 - 86; Anal soft rays: 63 - 68; Vertebrae: 44 - 45. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bleeker's viviparous brotula is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 5 m . Tropical; 12°S - 22°S, 110°E - 135°E Indian Ocean: Indonesia and Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
7.2cm
Dorsal Rays
85
Anal Rays
66
Vertebrae
45

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007

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