Bryconamericus Bucayensis
📖 Overview
Bryconamericus Bucayensis (Bryconamericus bucayensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.7 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Vertebrae: 37 - 38. This species differs from all its congeners by having 7-8 scales between the lateral line and the pelvic-fin insertions (vs. 2-7, except Bryconamericus terrabensis with 7-8 and B. arilepis with 9-10); 33-38 branched anal-fin rays (vs. 31 or fewer); 28-31 anterior anal-fin rays covered by a row of scales at their bases (vs. 4-26); presence of a wide anterior maxillary tooth, at least twice as wide as the posterior tooth, both of which are pentacuspid (vs. maxillary teeth of same size) . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Bucayensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Bucaya, Tengui, Tenguel, and Guayas Rivers in Ecuador.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bryconamericus Bucayensis.
🔍 Similar Species
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