Bryconamericus Arilepis
📖 Overview
Bryconamericus Arilepis (Bryconamericus arilepis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. 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 Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species can be distinguished from its congeners by this set of characters: higher number of lateral line scales 50-54 (vs. 30-50, except B. terrabensis with 47-54); higher count of scales between the lateral line and the dorsal fin origin 9-11 (vs. 4-9) and between the lateral line and pelvic fin origin 8-10 (vs. 2-8); more scales between lateral line and anal fin origin 8-10 (vs. 2-8, except B. terrabensis with 6-9); more predorsal scales 16-18 (vs. 9-16, except B. huilae with 14-19 scales, B. galvisi with 12-17 and B. tolimae with 13-17) .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Arilepis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bryconamericus Arilepis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bryconamericus Arilepis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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