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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brycon Ferox

Brycon ferox Steindachner, 1877
Max Length
31 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100

📖 Overview

Brycon Ferox (Brycon ferox) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bryconidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 31 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Brycon ferox
Authority
Steindachner, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
31 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brycon Ferox is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brycon Ferox is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brycon Ferox is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brycon Ferox is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Mucuri River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
31cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1877

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