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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hyphessobrycon Tukunai

Hyphessobrycon tukunai Géry, 1965
Max Length
2.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hyphessobrycon Tukunai (Hyphessobrycon tukunai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hyphessobrycon tukunai
Authority
Géry, 1965
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.1 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
21–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hyphessobrycon Tukunai is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hyphessobrycon Tukunai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hyphessobrycon Tukunai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hyphessobrycon Tukunai is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 21°C - 24°C ; 1°S - 5°S South America: Upper Solimões River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
21–24°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Géry, 1965

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Hemigrammus tukunai Géry 1963 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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