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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cyphocharax Meniscaprorus

Cyphocharax meniscaprorus Vari, 1992
Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cyphocharax Meniscaprorus (Cyphocharax meniscaprorus), first described by Vari, 1992 is a small fish in the family Curimatidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 5.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Cyphocharax meniscaprorus
Authority
Vari, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.7 cm
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cyphocharax Meniscaprorus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cyphocharax Meniscaprorus 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: Known only from the type locality, the Aro River of the Orinoco basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vari, 1992

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