Mayan tetra
📖 Overview
Mayan tetra (Hyphessobrycon compressus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Mayan tetra is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mayan tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mayan tetra is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Mayan tetra is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C North America: Río Papaloapam Basin, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Maya Tetra · Mayan Tetra |
| 🌍CES | tetra stlačená |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tetra-maia |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | sardina plateada · sardinita plateada |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemigrammus compressus | Meek | 1904 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 43 records indexed .
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