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Diadromous 🌡️ Tropical

Brachirus Aenea

Brachirus aenea Smith, 1931
Max Length
21 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Brachirus Aenea (Brachirus aenea), first described by Smith, 1931 is a medium-sized fish in the family Soleidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 21.00 cm in maximum length. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Brachirus aenea
Authority
Smith, 1931
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
21 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brachirus Aenea is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brachirus Aenea is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical South China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
21cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Smith, 1931

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