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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Dolichamphilius Brieni

Dolichamphilius brieni Poll, 1959
Max Length
5.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Dolichamphilius Brieni (Dolichamphilius brieni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Amphiliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Dolichamphilius brieni
Authority
Poll, 1959
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
5.4 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 43 - 44. An extremely slender body . Both jaws with conical teeth; lower jaw with only a single short row of 8-10 fine sharp conical teeth . Pectoral fin with a flexible spine and 11 rays . First branched ray of pectoral and pelvic fins distinctly longer than other rays . An elongate caudal peduncle . Caudal vertebrae more numerous than abdominal vertebrae; 17 peduncular vertebrae .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dolichamphilius Brieni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 4°S - 5°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5.4cm
Vertebrae
44

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1959

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Leptoglanis brieni Poll 1959 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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