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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brachyhypopomus Diazae

Brachyhypopomus diazae Yépez, 1972
Max Length
17.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Brachyhypopomus Diazae (Brachyhypopomus diazae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Hypopomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.5 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
Brachyhypopomus diazae
Authority
Yépez, 1972
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brachyhypopomus Diazae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brachyhypopomus Diazae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: northwest Venezuela, from Tocuyo River to Alpargaton River, also northern Llanos of Orinoco basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00372 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
17.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Yépez, 1972

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