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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Brycon Petrosus

Brycon petrosus Meek & Hildebrand, 1913
Max Length
28.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Brycon Petrosus (Brycon petrosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bryconidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Brycon petrosus
Authority
Meek & Hildebrand, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
28.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brycon Petrosus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brycon Petrosus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brycon Petrosus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Small adhesive eggs are found scattered out of water in damp sod .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central America: Atlantic and Pacific slopes of Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
28.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meek & Hildebrand, 1913

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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