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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Brachygalaxias Gothei

Brachygalaxias gothei Busse, 1983
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Brachygalaxias Gothei (Brachygalaxias gothei), first described by Busse, 1983 is a fish in the family Galaxiidae (order Galaxiiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Brachygalaxias gothei
Authority
Busse, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Water Temp
15–22 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brachygalaxias Gothei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brachygalaxias Gothei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 15°C - 22°C South America: Chile.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
15–22°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Busse, 1983

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