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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hyphessobrycon Tortuguerae

Hyphessobrycon tortuguerae Böhlke, 1958
Max Length
3.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits backwaters and creeks with low or moderate current velocity. Found between elevations of 0 to 50 m, insectivore .

Scientific Name
Hyphessobrycon tortuguerae
Authority
Böhlke, 1958
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
24–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hyphessobrycon Tortuguerae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hyphessobrycon Tortuguerae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hyphessobrycon Tortuguerae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hyphessobrycon Tortuguerae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C Central America: Atlantic versant between the Patuca River in Honduras and rivers San Juan and Tortuguero in northern Costa Rica.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
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
Böhlke, 1958

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