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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Brycon Devillei

Brycon devillei Castelnau, 1855
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Max Length
14.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Brycon Devillei (Brycon devillei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bryconidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Brycon devillei
Authority
Castelnau, 1855
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
14.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brycon Devillei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brycon Devillei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brycon Devillei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brycon Devillei is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Bahia, Brazil (exact locality unknown).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
14.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Castelnau, 1855

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