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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Belonoglanis Tenuis

Belonoglanis tenuis Boulenger, 1902
Max Length
17.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Belonoglanis Tenuis (Belonoglanis tenuis) 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 17.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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
Belonoglanis tenuis
Authority
Boulenger, 1902
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.2 cm
Latitude
10°S – 3°N
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Belonoglanis Tenuis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Belonoglanis Tenuis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Belonoglanis Tenuis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Belonoglanis Tenuis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.2 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 18. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 3°N - 10°S Central African Republic.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
17.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
pH Range
6.2–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
3°N – 10°S
Described By
Boulenger, 1902

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES mřenkovec štíhlý

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Belonoglanis curvirostris Pellegrin 1922 Synonym
Belonoglanis nudipectus Lönnberg & Rendahl 1920 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 106 records indexed .

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