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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Gephyrocharax Intermedius

Gephyrocharax intermedius Meek & Hildebrand, 1916
Max Length
4.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gephyrocharax Intermedius (Gephyrocharax intermedius), first described by Meek & Hildebrand, 1916 is a tiny fish in the family Stevardiidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 4.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Stevardiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Gephyrocharax intermedius
Authority
Meek & Hildebrand, 1916
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
4.4 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gephyrocharax Intermedius is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gephyrocharax Intermedius 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 Central America: Chamae River basin in Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meek & Hildebrand, 1916

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