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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Plesiolebias Fragilis

Plesiolebias fragilis Costa, 2007
Max Length
2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Plesiolebias Fragilis (Plesiolebias fragilis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2 cm. With a trophic level of 3, 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
Plesiolebias fragilis
Authority
Costa, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17; Vertebrae: 23 - 25.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Plesiolebias Fragilis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Plesiolebias Fragilis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Plesiolebias Fragilis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: seasonal swamps of the middle rio Araguaia basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
2cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
16
Vertebrae
24

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa, 2007

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