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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Microglanis Malabarbai

Microglanis malabarbai Bertaco & Cardoso, 2005
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Microglanis Malabarbai (Microglanis malabarbai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudopimelodidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Microglanis malabarbai
Authority
Bertaco & Cardoso, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated; Cross section: flattened.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microglanis Malabarbai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Microglanis Malabarbai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Microglanis Malabarbai is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America : known only from the Rio Ijuí, a tributary of the middle Rio Uruguay, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bertaco & Cardoso, 2005

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