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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brachyalestes Peringueyi

Brachyalestes peringueyi Boulenger, 1923
Max Length
13.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Brachyalestes Peringueyi is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Brachyalestes peringueyi
Authority
Boulenger, 1923
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Brachyalestes
Brachyalestes
Species
Brachyalestes Peringueyi
Brachyalestes peringueyi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brachyalestes Peringueyi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brachyalestes Peringueyi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brachyalestes Peringueyi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brachyalestes Peringueyi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical endemic to the Mweru-Luapula system (upper Congo River basin) in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
13.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1923

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