Bryconops Melanurus
📖 Overview
Does not appear to prefer a particular biotope. Lives in groups and feeds on insects. Its need for space makes it difficult to maintain in the aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bryconops Melanurus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bryconops Melanurus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bryconops Melanurus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bryconops Melanurus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.6 - 6.8; dH range: ? - 10. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C South America: coastal streams of the Guiana Shield.
🌿 Ecology
insects
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | brykonops surinamský |
| 🇫🇷French | Tétra à queue brillante |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Солнечнохвостый бриконопс |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creatochanes melanurus | Bloch | 1794 | Synonym |
| Creatochanes melanurus transitoria | Steindachner | 1915 | Synonym |
| Salmo melanurus | Bloch | 1794 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 157 records indexed .
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