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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Kottelatia Brittani

Kottelatia brittani Axelrod, 1976
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Kottelatia Brittani (Kottelatia brittani), first described by Axelrod, 1976 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 5.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Kottelatia brittani
Authority
Axelrod, 1976
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Water Temp
23–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Kottelatia
Kottelatia
Species
Kottelatia Brittani
Kottelatia brittani

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kottelatia Brittani is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kottelatia Brittani 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; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 12. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–26°C
pH Range
6–6.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Axelrod, 1976

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