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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

Bryconamericus Peruanus (Bryconamericus peruanus), first described by Müller & Troschel, 1845 is a small fish in the family Stevardiidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 9.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

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

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 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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