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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Bryconops Vibex

Bryconops vibex Allison, Chernoff & Buckup, 1996
Max Length
6.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Bryconops Vibex (Bryconops vibex), first described by Allison, Chernoff & Buckup, 1996 is a small fish in the family Iguanodectidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 6.80 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Bryconops vibex
Authority
Allison, Chernoff & Buckup, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
6.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bryconops Vibex is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryconops Vibex 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: Cataniapo River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.18 (TL)
Max TL
6.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allison, Chernoff & Buckup, 1996

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