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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Ctenobrycon Magdalenae

Ctenobrycon magdalenae Eigenmann & Henn, 1916
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Max Length
17.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits swamps or marshes and rivers . Omnivore, feeds on plants, phytoplankton and invertebrates mixed with slime .

Scientific Name
Ctenobrycon magdalenae
Authority
Eigenmann & Henn, 1916
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ctenobrycon Magdalenae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ctenobrycon Magdalenae 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: Colombian rivers and the Catatumbo River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Feeding Mode
Omnivore
Trophic Level
2.6±0.21
Food Items

plants, phytoplankton and invertebrates mixed with slime (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
17.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Henn, 1916

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