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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Hyphessobrycon Duragenys

Hyphessobrycon duragenys Ellis, 1911
Max Length
6.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hyphessobrycon Duragenys (Hyphessobrycon duragenys), first described by Ellis, 1911 is a small fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 6.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Hyphessobrycon duragenys
Authority
Ellis, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
6.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hyphessobrycon Duragenys is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hyphessobrycon Duragenys 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. Subtropical South America: Upper Tietê and Paraíba do Sul River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
6.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ellis, 1911

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Hyphessobrycon Duragenys.

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