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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sparano cory

Brochis difluviatilis Britto & Castro, 2002
Max Length
4.7 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 Sparano cory is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Brochis difluviatilis
Authority
Britto & Castro, 2002
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Brochis
Brochis
Species
Sparano cory
Brochis difluviatilis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Differentiated in having serrations of posterior borders of pectoral spine restricted to proximal half of spine, and parapophyses of fourth free vertebra reduced, separated from each other, and not fused into haemal arch .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sparano cory is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sparano cory is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sparano cory is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
4.7cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ 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
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Britto & Castro, 2002

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