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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Caiapobrycon Tucurui

Caiapobrycon tucurui Malabarba & Vari, 2000
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Caiapobrycon Tucurui (Caiapobrycon tucurui), first described by Malabarba & Vari, 2000 is a tiny fish in the family Stevardiidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 4.50 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Stevardiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Caiapobrycon tucurui
Authority
Malabarba & Vari, 2000
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Caiapobrycon Tucurui is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Caiapobrycon Tucurui is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Tocantins River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Malabarba & Vari, 2000

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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