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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cyphocharax Aspilos

Cyphocharax aspilos Vari, 1992
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Cyphocharax Aspilos is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Cyphocharax aspilos
Authority
Vari, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 32 - 34. Differs from other Cyphocharax (except aspilos) by the absence of multiple series of longitudinal patterns of dark pigmentation on body, the absence of a large spot of pigmentation on the body, the absence of a large spot of pigmentation on the dorsal fin, the absence of a rotund spot or longitudinal stripe of dark pigmentation on the midlateral surface of the caudal peduncle, number of lateral line scales, and the relative depth of the caudal peduncle 0.14-0.16 of SL .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cyphocharax Aspilos is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cyphocharax Aspilos is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cyphocharax Aspilos is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Tributaries to Lake Maracaibo.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
18cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
33

🌡️ 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
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vari, 1992

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