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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rabbit cory

Brochis orphnopterus Weitzman & Nijssen, 1970
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Max Length
5.8 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 Rabbit cory is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Brochis orphnopterus
Authority
Weitzman & Nijssen, 1970
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Brochis
Brochis
Species
Rabbit cory
Brochis orphnopterus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rabbit cory is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rabbit cory is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rabbit cory is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rabbit cory is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C South America: Pastaza River basin in Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02455 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
5.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
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
Weitzman & Nijssen, 1970

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