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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Bryconamericus Cinarucoense

Bryconamericus cinarucoense C., 2008
Max Length
3.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Bryconamericus Cinarucoense (Bryconamericus cinarucoense) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Bryconamericus cinarucoense
Authority
C., 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
3.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 35. Distinguished from all other species of the genus by having upper jaw extending beyond lower, maxilla short with one or two teeth, cartilaginous rhinosphenoid extending to anterior part of prevomer, pelvic bone with cartilage along anterior edge, and lateral line pores in a straight line. Can be separated from the most similar Venezuelan species Bryconamericus subtilisform by possessing fewer pored lateral line scales 35-37 (vs. 38-39), more scales below lateral line to origin of pelvic fin 4-5 (vs. 2-3), more branched anal-fin rays 20-21 (vs. 17-18), and pelvic-fin rays usually ii,6 (vs. I,7). : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Cinarucoense 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: Cinaruco River of the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela and Essequibo River basin in Guyana; probably extends to similar rivers throughout the Orinoco Basin in Venezuela and Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
3.7cm
Vertebrae
35

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
C., 2008

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