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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hyphessobrycon Werneri

Hyphessobrycon werneri Géry & Uj, 1987
Max Length
3.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hyphessobrycon Werneri (Hyphessobrycon werneri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.2 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 werneri
Authority
Géry & Uj, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hyphessobrycon Werneri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hyphessobrycon Werneri 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; pH range: 5.6 - 7.0; dH range: 7 - 20. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C South America: Guamá River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
pH Range
5.6–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 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
Géry & Uj, 1987

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