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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brachyamblyopus Brachysoma

Brachyamblyopus brachysoma Bleeker, 1854
Max Length
10.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Brachyamblyopus Brachysoma (Brachyamblyopus brachysoma), first described by Bleeker, 1854 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 10.50 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
Brachyamblyopus brachysoma
Authority
Bleeker, 1854
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Brachyamblyopus
Brachyamblyopus
Species
Brachyamblyopus Brachysoma
Brachyamblyopus brachysoma

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 35 - 39; Anal soft rays: 28 - 34. Characterized by having scaleless head; an enlarged outer row of teeth in the jaws; lacks heas barbels; vertebral count range 10+16 .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brachyamblyopus Brachysoma 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
10.5cm
Dorsal Rays
37
Anal Rays
31

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1854

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