Bryconamericus Foncensis
📖 Overview
Bryconamericus Foncensis (Bryconamericus foncensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 6 metres. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Differs from all species of the genus by the following characters: number of anterior anal-fin rays covered by a scales row 4-11 (vs.11-26 except Bryconamericus orinocoens with 1-6, from which is distinguished by the higher number of branched anal-fin rays 19 -26 vs. 16-17); lateral line scales 39-45 (vs.31-32); in males, spines number on each fin rays (anal 2-10 vs. 9-23; pelvic 2-9 vs. 8-20; pectoral 2-6 vs.9-28; and dorsal 3-6 vs. 6-18 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Foncensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bryconamericus Foncensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bryconamericus Foncensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; depth range 0 - 6 m . Tropical South America: Fonce River, Magdalena basin in Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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