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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Microglanis Lucenai

Microglanis lucenai Lehmann A., Bartzen & Malabarbam, 2024
Max Length
5.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Microglanis Lucenai (Microglanis lucenai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudopimelodidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Microglanis lucenai
Authority
Lehmann A., Bartzen & Malabarbam, 2024
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
5.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Microglanis Lucenai is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microglanis Lucenai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Microglanis Lucenai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Microglanis Lucenai is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
5.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lehmann A., Bartzen & Malabarbam, 2024

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