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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bryconamericus Galvisi

Bryconamericus galvisi Valencia, 2000
Max Length
7.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
1–1 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Bryconamericus Galvisi (Bryconamericus galvisi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 1 metres. 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.

Scientific Name
Bryconamericus galvisi
Authority
Valencia, 2000
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.6 cm
Depth Range
1–1 m
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 22 - 34; Vertebrae: 37. Absence of peduncular spot; 27 to 30 branched anal fin rays; body height 22.2 to 29.03 % of SL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Galvisi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bryconamericus Galvisi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bryconamericus Galvisi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 1 - 1 m . Tropical South America: Putumayo River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
7.6cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
28
Vertebrae
37

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valencia, 2000

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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