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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Freshwater sole

Brachirus selheimi Macleay, 1882
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
10 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found in rivers and brackish water. Prefers still water and occurs both in shallow sandy areas and deeper rock pools. Feeds on fishes, crustaceans and aquatic insects.

Scientific Name
Brachirus selheimi
Authority
Macleay, 1882
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Freshwater sole is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Freshwater sole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C endemic to Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.59
Food Items

fishes, crustaceans and aquatic insects

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Macleay, 1882

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