Wallace's Payara
📖 Overview
Wallace's Payara (Hydrolycus wallacei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cynodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 36 cm. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Wallace's Payara is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wallace's Payara is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Wallace's Payara is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Wallace's Payara is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Negro and upper Orinoco River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Wallace's Payara |
| 🌍CES | zubatice Wallaceova |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Payara |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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