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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cyphocharax Spilurus

Cyphocharax spilurus Günther, 1864
Max Length
10.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Cyphocharax spilurus
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.4 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Water Temp
20–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cyphocharax Spilurus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cyphocharax Spilurus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cyphocharax Spilurus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Spawns during rainy season in flooded areas.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 25. Tropical; 20°C - 28°C South America: Cuyuni River in Guyana and eastern Venezuela; coastal rivers of the Guianas from the Essequibo River of Guyana to Mana River of French Guiana; upper Branco River in Brazil; possibly occurring in the Orinoco and upper Negro rivers.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

detritus (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
10.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–28°C
pH Range
6–7.8
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
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES kurimata diamantová
🇵🇹Portuguese Branquinha

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Curimata spilura Günther 1864 Synonym
Curimata surinamensis Steindachner 1910 Synonym
Curimatus spilurus Günther 1864 Synonym
Curimatus spilurus spilurus Günther 1864 Synonym
Curimatus surinamensis Steindachner 1910 Synonym
Pseudocurimata spilura Günther 1864 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 52 records indexed .

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