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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Bryconamericus Lambari

Bryconamericus lambari Malabarba & Kindel, 1995
Max Length
5.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Bryconamericus Lambari (Bryconamericus lambari) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bryconamericus lambari
Authority
Malabarba & Kindel, 1995
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 19 - 22. Its elongated body with greatest depth 24.6-29.8% of SL; lack of dark pigmentation on the distal tips of the caudal fin; 3 or 4 maxillary teeth. Bryconamericus lambariis further distinguished from B. iheringii by the shallower body depth and shorter pelvic fins; distinguished from B. stramineus in its absence of a conspicuous and wide midlateral stripe (present in B. stramineus).: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Lambari is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bryconamericus Lambari is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bryconamericus Lambari is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate South America: Feitoria Creek and tributaries in Caí River basin, Laguna dos Patos drainage.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
5.6cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
21

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Malabarba & Kindel, 1995

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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