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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mojara

Hemibrycon jabonero Schultz, 1944
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Mojara (Hemibrycon jabonero) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hemibrycon jabonero
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mojara is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mojara is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mojara is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mojara is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Mojara is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L3.15 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES brykon skákavý
🇩🇪German Jabonero Tetra
🇫🇮Finnish Sinikiilatetra
🇪🇸Spanish Mojara · Paleta · Sardina · Sardina de montaña · Tolomba

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Hemibrycon dentatus jabonero Schultz 1944 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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