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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Nannocharax Brevis

Nannocharax brevis Boulenger, 1902
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Nannocharax Brevis (Nannocharax brevis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Distichodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nannocharax brevis
Authority
Boulenger, 1902
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nannocharax Brevis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nannocharax Brevis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nannocharax Brevis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nannocharax Brevis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 12. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C Central African Republic (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1902

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES patetra krátká
🇩🇪German Kleiner Bodensalmler
🇫🇮Finnish Pikkunuoliaistetra

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 32 records indexed .

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