Characin

📖 Overview

Characin (Brycinus brevis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Alestidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. Diagnosis: parietal fontanella absent in adults and porelinke in juveniles, disappearing with growth; snout long, comprised three times in head length; dorsal-fin origin distincly behind pelvic-fin insertions; head broad; adults large-sized; no sexual dimorphism affecting anal-fin shape in adult males; body depth less than three times in the standard length in adults; 8-12 teeth in outer premaxillary row; 4.5 scales above lateral line; 21-23 lateral line scales; 13-15 anal fin branched rays; 18-20 gill rakers on lower part of first branchial arch . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Characin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Characin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Characin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.8 - 7.8. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C recorded in Sanaga River basin, Cameroon (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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