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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Bryconamericus Brevirostris

Bryconamericus brevirostris Günther, 1860
Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Bryconamericus Brevirostris (Bryconamericus brevirostris), first described by Günther, 1860 is a small fish in the family Stevardiidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 9.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Stevardiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Bryconamericus brevirostris
Authority
Günther, 1860
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Characiformes
Family
Stevardiidae
Stevardiidae
Genus
Bryconamericus
Bryconamericus
Species
Bryconamericus Brevirostris
Bryconamericus brevirostris

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bryconamericus Brevirostris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Brevirostris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Pacific coastal drainages of Ecuador and Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
9.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1860

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Chalceus brevirostris Günther 1860 Synonym
Eretmobrycon brevirostris Günther 1860 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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