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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hyphessobrycon Dorsalis

Hyphessobrycon dorsalis Zarske, 2014
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Max Length
3.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Hyphessobrycon Dorsalis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Hyphessobrycon dorsalis
Authority
Zarske, 2014
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hyphessobrycon Dorsalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hyphessobrycon Dorsalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hyphessobrycon Dorsalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Caures basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
3.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Zarske, 2014

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