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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Breitensteinia Cessator

Breitensteinia cessator Ng & Siebert, 1998
Max Length
18.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Breitensteinia Cessator (Breitensteinia cessator), first described by Ng & Siebert, 1998 is a medium-sized fish in the family Akysidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 18.70 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 Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Breitensteinia cessator
Authority
Ng & Siebert, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
18.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Akysidae
Akysidae
Genus
Breitensteinia
Breitensteinia
Species
Breitensteinia Cessator
Breitensteinia cessator

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Breitensteinia Cessator is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Breitensteinia Cessator 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.59

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
18.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng & Siebert, 1998

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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