Bryconamericus Poi
📖 Overview
Bryconamericus Poi (Bryconamericus poi), first described by Almirón, Casciotta, Azpelicueta & Cione, 2001 is a small fish in the family Stevardiidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 5.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Stevardiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20. This species is disintguished by the following characters: pored lateral line scales 39-41; maxilla 14.7-18.7% HL; body depth 25.0-29.7% SL; dentary teeth 6-7; head 23.6-27.6% SL; eye diameter .36.4-40.9 % HL mouth at the level of lower orbital margin; humeral spot is dorsoventrally elongated; males have small and rounded tubercles on anal, dorsal, cuadal, pectoral and pelvic fin rays .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Poi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bryconamericus Poi.
🔍 Similar Species
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