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💧 Freshwater Least Concern

Bryconamericus Andresoi

Bryconamericus andresoi Valencia, 2003
Max Length
7.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Bryconamericus Andresoi (Bryconamericus andresoi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bryconamericus andresoi
Authority
Valencia, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguished from known Bryconamericus species by: soft, flexible lips that completely cover the external row of teeth of the premaxilla when the mouth closed; a long and wide fontanel (principally in the middle and posterior part); and by the insertion of the first four pterygiophores in front of the anal fin on the haemal spine of the third caudal vertebra .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Andresoi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bryconamericus Andresoi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bryconamericus Andresoi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude South America: upper Patia River basin, Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
7.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Described By
Valencia, 2003

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

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