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🌿 Brackish Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Dermogenys Brachynotopterus

Dermogenys brachynotopterus Bleeker, 1853
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Dermogenys Brachynotopterus (Dermogenys brachynotopterus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zenarchopteridae. It inhabits brackish water waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Dermogenys brachynotopterus
Authority
Bleeker, 1853
Habitat
Brackish
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dermogenys Brachynotopterus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dermogenys Brachynotopterus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Dermogenys Brachynotopterus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Dermogenys Brachynotopterus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Brackish; pelagic. Tropical West Bengal, India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌿 Brackish 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1853

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