Brycon Cephalus
📖 Overview
Brycon Cephalus (Brycon cephalus), first described by Günther, 1869 is a large fish in the family Bryconidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 45.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brycon Cephalus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Upper Amazon River basin in Peru and Bolivia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Matrinxã |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brycon capito | Cope | 1872 | Synonym |
| Brycon erythropterum | Cope | 1872 | Synonym |
| Brycon siebenthalae iquitensis | Nakashima | 1941 | Synonym |
| Megalobrycon cephalus | Günther | 1869 | Synonym |
| Megalobrycon erythropterum | Cope | 1872 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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