Bryconalestes Tholloni
📖 Overview
Bryconalestes Tholloni (Bryconalestes tholloni) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: fronto-parietal fontanel narrow but always present; head length/snout length 3.4-3.6; 34-38 lateral line scales; 6.5 scales between lateral line and dorsal fin; 11-11.5 predorsal scales; 22-25 anal fin branched rays; 13-14 gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch; 6 teeth in outer premaxillary row; humeral spot present . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bryconalestes Tholloni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bryconalestes Tholloni is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bryconalestes Tholloni is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical endemic, found in Gabon and the Republic of Congo in the upper Ogowe, Nyanga and Kouilou River basins (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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