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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Bryconamericus Gonzalezi

Bryconamericus gonzalezi Valencia, 2002
Max Length
7.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Bryconamericus Gonzalezi (Bryconamericus gonzalezi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bryconamericus gonzalezi
Authority
Valencia, 2002
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
7.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bryconamericus Gonzalezi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Gonzalezi 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 Central America: Sixaola, Cañaza, and Bongie River basins, in the Caribbean slope of Costa Rica and Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
7.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valencia, 2002

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Bryconamericus gonzalezoi Román-Valencia 2002 Synonym
Eretmobrycon gonzalezi Román-Valencia 2002 Homotypic

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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