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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Belonoglanis Brieni

Belonoglanis brieni Poll, 1959
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Belonoglanis Brieni (Belonoglanis brieni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Amphiliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Belonoglanis brieni
Authority
Poll, 1959
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5 cm
Latitude
10°S – 3°N
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Water Temp
20–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Belonoglanis Brieni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Belonoglanis Brieni 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; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C ; 3°N - 10°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–25°C
pH Range
6.5–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
3°N – 10°S
Described By
Poll, 1959

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES mřenkovec Brienův

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .

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