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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

Rabbit cory (Brochis orphnopterus), first described by Weitzman & Nijssen, 1970 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 5.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

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

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 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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