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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Bryconamericus Ichoensis

Bryconamericus ichoensis Valencia, 2000
Max Length
3.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
0–1 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Bryconamericus Ichoensis (Bryconamericus ichoensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1 metres. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bryconamericus ichoensis
Authority
Valencia, 2000
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.4 cm
Depth Range
0–1 m
Trophic Level
2.8
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 31 - 35; Vertebrae: 32 - 34. Absence of a peduncular spot but presence of a dark band on the midcaudal rays; 27 to 30 branched anal fin rays .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Ichoensis 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; depth range 0 - 1 m . Tropical South America: Atrato River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
3.4cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
33
Vertebrae
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
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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