Brycinus brevis (Small Brycinus)

The Brycinus Brevis fish, also known as the Niger river fish, is a kind of freshwater fish that lives in rivers in southwest Africa. This fish has an elongated and slender shape, with a narrow head and a mouth -shaped mouth. Its color varies from gray to dark brown, with lighter spots on the body.

The Brycinus Brevis fish measures approximately 15 to 20 centimeters long and can reach a mass of 200 grams. It feeds mainly on small fish, invertebrates and aquatic plants. The Niger river catfish is an opportunistic predator that hunts in groups and uses its speed and maneuverability to capture its prey.

The Brycinus Brevis fish is a gregarious fish that lives in benches in the calm waters of the rivers. It reproduces in rainy times, when the water levels increase and the conditions are conducive to reproduction. The eggs of the Niger River Casture are deposited on the rocks and the submerged branches, where they are protected from predators.

The Brycinus Brevis fish is considered a edible fish and is largely caught in the rivers where it lives. Although it is threatened by overexploitation and pollution of water, it is not considered as a species in danger of extinction. However, the protection of its habitat and populations is important to guarantee long -term survival of this species.

Males have a concave anal fin

It takes place in flood zones