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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bryconamericus Carlosi

Bryconamericus carlosi Valencia, 2003
Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Bryconamericus Carlosi (Bryconamericus carlosi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bryconamericus carlosi
Authority
Valencia, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 33. Diagnosed from all other species of the genus Bryconamericus by its low number of vertebrae 33, completely ossified pterotic, a bent end of the pelvic bone, and nasal bones absent . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Carlosi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bryconamericus Carlosi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bryconamericus Carlosi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.9 - ?. Tropical; 23°C - ? South America: Río Napo in Ecuador and Ríos Putumayo and Orteguaza in the upper Amazon basin in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm
Vertebrae
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valencia, 2003

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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