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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Brycon Unicolor

Brycon unicolor Mosco Morales, 1988
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Max Length
34.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Brycon Unicolor (Brycon unicolor) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bryconidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 34.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Brycon unicolor
Authority
Mosco Morales, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
34.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brycon Unicolor is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brycon Unicolor is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brycon Unicolor is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brycon Unicolor 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
34.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mosco Morales, 1988

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