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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Congocharax Olbrechtsi

Congocharax olbrechtsi Poll, 1954
Max Length
3.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Congocharax Olbrechtsi (Congocharax olbrechtsi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Distichodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Congocharax olbrechtsi
Authority
Poll, 1954
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.7 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Congocharax Olbrechtsi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Congocharax Olbrechtsi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Congocharax Olbrechtsi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Congocharax Olbrechtsi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
3.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1954

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES patetra Olbrechtsova
🇷🇺Russian Конголезский неон

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Hemigrammocharax olbrechtsi Poll 1954 Synonym
Neolabias olbrechtsi Poll 1954 Synonym
Neolebias olbrechtsi Poll 1954 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 5 records indexed .

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