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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Bryconamericus Terrabensis

Bryconamericus terrabensis Meek, 1914
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Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits creeks and brooks of moderate to high current velocity in between 60 to 940 m elevation. Feeds on seeds and other vegetable matter and insects .

Scientific Name
Bryconamericus terrabensis
Authority
Meek, 1914
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bryconamericus Terrabensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryconamericus Terrabensis 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; 22°C - 27°C Central America: Costa Rica.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.27
Food Items

seeds and other vegetable matter and insects (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meek, 1914

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