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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Folifer Brevifilis

Folifer brevifilis Peters, 1881
Max Length
40.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
19.2 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Folifer Brevifilis (Folifer brevifilis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Folifer brevifilis
Authority
Peters, 1881
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
40.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Folifer
Folifer
Species
Folifer Brevifilis
Folifer brevifilis

🐟 Physical Description

Snout pointed; inferior mouth; lower lip with large median lobe reaching corner of mouth. Last simple dorsal ray osseous and serrated behind.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Folifer Brevifilis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
40.5cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Peters, 1881

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