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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Brycon Medemi

Brycon medemi Dahl, 1960
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Brycon Medemi (Brycon medemi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bryconidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Brycon medemi
Authority
Dahl, 1960
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brycon Medemi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brycon Medemi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Atrato River basin in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 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
Dahl, 1960

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