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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Glossolepis Dorityi

Glossolepis dorityi Allen, 2001
Max Length
11.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
0–1 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Glossolepis Dorityi (Glossolepis dorityi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1 metres. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Glossolepis dorityi
Authority
Allen, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
11.5 cm
Depth Range
0–1 m
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glossolepis Dorityi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glossolepis Dorityi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 1 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
11.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen, 2001

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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