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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Breitensteinia Insignis

Breitensteinia insignis Steindachner, 1881
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Breitensteinia Insignis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Breitensteinia insignis
Authority
Steindachner, 1881
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Akysidae
Akysidae
Genus
Breitensteinia
Breitensteinia
Species
Breitensteinia Insignis
Breitensteinia insignis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4 - 5; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 44 - 45. Differentiated from its congeners by the following unique set of characters: eye diameter 1.9-3.2% HL; interorbital distance 19.2-25.1% HL; snout length 28.6-34.1% HL; length of caudal peduncle 33.7-36.5% SL; 44-45 vertebrae; and brown spots on the dorsal and pectoral fins concentrated in a dark band in the distal half .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Breitensteinia Insignis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Breitensteinia Insignis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Breitensteinia Insignis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
22cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
5
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
45

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1881

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES proudovec tewežský

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