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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brycon Polylepis

Brycon polylepis Mosco Morales, 1988
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Max Length
22.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Brycon Polylepis (Brycon polylepis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bryconidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.4 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 polylepis
Authority
Mosco Morales, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brycon Polylepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brycon Polylepis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brycon Polylepis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brycon Polylepis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Lake Maracaibo basin in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
22.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mosco Morales, 1988

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