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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Aphyocharax Colifax

Aphyocharax colifax Taphorn & Thomerson, 1991
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Aphyocharax Colifax (Aphyocharax colifax) is a ray-finned fish of the family Characidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Aphyocharax colifax
Authority
Taphorn & Thomerson, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Aphyocharax Colifax is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aphyocharax Colifax is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Aphyocharax Colifax is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Aphyocharax Colifax is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.09 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Taphorn & Thomerson, 1991

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES tetra střední

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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