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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Brycinus Batesii

Brycinus batesii Boulenger, 1903
Max Length
24.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Brycinus Batesii (Brycinus batesii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Alestidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Brycinus batesii
Authority
Boulenger, 1903
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
24.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brycinus Batesii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brycinus Batesii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brycinus Batesii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brycinus Batesii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical endemic to Cameroon, known from the Kribi (=Kienké) and Ntem River basins (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4
Food Items

insects and leaves (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
24.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1903

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