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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Brachyglanis Nocturnus

Brachyglanis nocturnus Myers, 1928
Max Length
8.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Brachyglanis Nocturnus (Brachyglanis nocturnus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Brachyglanis nocturnus
Authority
Myers, 1928
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
8.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brachyglanis Nocturnus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brachyglanis Nocturnus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brachyglanis Nocturnus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brachyglanis Nocturnus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Negro, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
8.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Myers, 1928

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