Cyphocharax Voga
📖 Overview
Cyphocharax Voga (Cyphocharax voga), first described by Hensel, 1870 is a medium-sized fish in the family Curimatidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 26.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cyphocharax Voga is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical South America: Coastal rivers of Rio Grande do Sul and southern Santa Catarina, Brazil; Uruguay; Buenos Aires region and the rivers draining into La Plata River estuary; lower Paraná and Paraguay River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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