Bryconamericus Guizae
📖 Overview
Bryconamericus Guizae (Bryconamericus guizae), first described by Valencia, 2003 is a fish in the family Stevardiidae (order Characiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Stevardiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished from known Bryconamericus species by: the insertion of the first three pterygiophores in front of the anal fin on the first caudal vertebra of the spine; a short ischium process; the dentition of eight small teeth; and the rhinosphenoid is wide in its posterior extreme where it makes contact with the cartilage .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Guizae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude South America: upper Mira River basin, Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | brykon chiquitský |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bryconamericus Guizae.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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