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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brachirus Siamensis

Brachirus siamensis Sauvage, 1878
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Brachirus Siamensis (Brachirus siamensis), first described by Sauvage, 1878 is a medium-sized fish in the family Soleidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Brachirus siamensis
Authority
Sauvage, 1878
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Rudimentary pectoral; both eyes on the right side of the body .: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brachirus Siamensis 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. Tropical South China Sea (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sauvage, 1878

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