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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Yellow head cory

Brochis cryptica Sands, 1995
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Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Yellow head cory is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Brochis cryptica
Authority
Sands, 1995
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Brochis
Brochis
Species
Yellow head cory
Brochis cryptica

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Yellow head cory is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yellow head cory is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Yellow head cory is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Yellow head cory is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Upper Negro River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sands, 1995

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