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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brienomyrus Longianalis

Brienomyrus longianalis Boulenger, 1901
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Affinities: related to Brienomyrus brachyistius, distinguished by longer anal fin in Brienomyrus longianalis and by lower peduncle height SL ratio. May be limited to the delta and the lower reaches of rivers .

Scientific Name
Brienomyrus longianalis
Authority
Boulenger, 1901
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Water Temp
25–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 28 - 33. SL/BD = 4.4-6.1. Dorsal much smaller than anal inserted almost midway from origin of anal (Dorsal-Anal fin base ratio 0.32-0.46). Pectorals at most as long as head with posterior end not extending beyond origin of pelvic fins. Thin caudal peduncle with height 22.6-31.5 x SL. Color similar to B. brachyistius. Snout projecting and curved downward.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brienomyrus Longianalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brienomyrus Longianalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brienomyrus Longianalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 25°C - 30°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
3.1±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L2.68 (TL)
Max TL
16cm
Dorsal Rays
16
Anal Rays
31

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1901

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇩🇪German Schmaler Nilhecht
🇷🇺Russian Длинноплавниковая маркузения

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 30 records indexed .

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