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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Chilobrycon Deuterodon

Chilobrycon deuterodon Géry & de Rham, 1981
Max Length
10.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Chilobrycon Deuterodon (Chilobrycon deuterodon) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chilobrycon deuterodon
Authority
Géry & de Rham, 1981
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
10.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Chilobrycon
Chilobrycon
Species
Chilobrycon Deuterodon
Chilobrycon deuterodon

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chilobrycon Deuterodon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chilobrycon Deuterodon 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: Tumbes River, Pacific slope of northern Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
10.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Géry & de Rham, 1981

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