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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Hyphessobrycon Santae

Hyphessobrycon santae Eigenmann, 1907
Max Length
7.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Hyphessobrycon Santae (Hyphessobrycon santae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hyphessobrycon santae
Authority
Eigenmann, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
7.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hyphessobrycon Santae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hyphessobrycon Santae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hyphessobrycon Santae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hyphessobrycon Santae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: São Francisco River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
7.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1907

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