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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cyphocharax Modestus

Cyphocharax modestus Yépez, 1948
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Max Length
16.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Cyphocharax modestus
Authority
Yépez, 1948
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.2 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cyphocharax Modestus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cyphocharax Modestus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cyphocharax Modestus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
7.5cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical South America: Upper Paraná River basin and Paraguay River above Sete Quedas Falls.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02042 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
16.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Yépez, 1948

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