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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Bryconamericus Peruanus

Bryconamericus peruanus Müller & Troschel, 1845
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Max Length
9.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bryconamericus Peruanus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Bryconamericus peruanus
Authority
Müller & Troschel, 1845
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
9.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bryconamericus Peruanus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Peruanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bryconamericus Peruanus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bryconamericus Peruanus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon, Guayas, Esmeraldas, and Santiago River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
9.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Müller & Troschel, 1845

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