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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Brachyglanis Phalacra

Brachyglanis phalacra Eigenmann, 1912
Max Length
8.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Brachyglanis Phalacra (Brachyglanis phalacra) 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 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Brachyglanis phalacra
Authority
Eigenmann, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
8.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brachyglanis Phalacra is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brachyglanis Phalacra 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 America: Essequibo River basin, Guyana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1912

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