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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bryconamericus Emperador

Bryconamericus emperador Eigenmann & Ogle, 1907
Max Length
10.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bryconamericus Emperador is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Bryconamericus emperador
Authority
Eigenmann & Ogle, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bryconamericus Emperador is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Emperador is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bryconamericus Emperador is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bryconamericus Emperador is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 10. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C Central and South America: Chagres, Tuira, Bayano, and Santa María River basins in Panama and Baudó, San Juan, Atrato and Pacific coastal drainages in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
10.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
5.5–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Ogle, 1907

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Astyanax emperador Eigenmann & Ogle 1907 Synonym
Bryconamericus baudoensis Fowler 1944 Synonym
Bryconamericus cascajalensis Meek & Hildebrand 1916 Synonym
Bryconamericus ortholepis Eigenmann 1913 Synonym
Bryconamericus scopiferus Eigenmann 1913 Synonym
Eretmobrycon emperador Eigenmann & Ogle 1907 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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