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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Hyphessobrycon Savagei

Hyphessobrycon savagei Bussing, 1967
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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

Inhabits creeks and shorelines at elevations between 0 and 70 m. Recorded from stagnant waters and in all current velocities .

Scientific Name
Hyphessobrycon savagei
Authority
Bussing, 1967
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
3.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
24–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hyphessobrycon Savagei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hyphessobrycon Savagei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hyphessobrycon Savagei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hyphessobrycon Savagei is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C Central America: Pacific drainages between Jicote River near Parrita and the Esquinas River basin in Costa Rica.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
3.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bussing, 1967

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