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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Cyphocharax Tamuya

Cyphocharax tamuya Ferreira, 2022
Max Length
19.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cyphocharax Tamuya (Cyphocharax tamuya), first described by Ferreira, 2022 is a medium-sized fish in the family Curimatidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 19.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.

Scientific Name
Cyphocharax tamuya
Authority
Ferreira, 2022
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
19.6 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 33. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cyphocharax Tamuya 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: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Max TL
19.6cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
7
Vertebrae
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ferreira, 2022

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