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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Cynolebias Vazabarrisensis

Cynolebias vazabarrisensis Costa, 2001
Max Length
7.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cynolebias Vazabarrisensis (Cynolebias vazabarrisensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cynolebias vazabarrisensis
Authority
Costa, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
7.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cyprinodontiformes
Cyprinodontiformes
Family
Rivulidae
Rivulidae
Genus
Cynolebias
Cynolebias
Species
Cynolebias Vazabarrisensis
Cynolebias vazabarrisensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 19. Coloration in males differ from females. Anterior part of second pharyngobranchial strongly curved laterally; narrow posterior arm of parasphenoid. Anal-fin base scaled. Anteriormost dentary teeth strongly bowed. Rounded caudal and pectoral fins. Number of dorsal-fin rays in males, 17-19; females, 16-17; caudal-fin rays 30-31. Snout gently pointed with lower jaw not elongated. Supraorbital neuromasts 26-29 .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cynolebias Vazabarrisensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cynolebias Vazabarrisensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cynolebias Vazabarrisensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Vaza-Barris River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
7.6cm
Dorsal Rays
18

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa, 2001

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

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