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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hypselecara Coryphaenoides

Hypselecara coryphaenoides Heckel, 1840
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Max Length
16.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Hypselecara Coryphaenoides is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Hypselecara coryphaenoides
Authority
Heckel, 1840
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Water Temp
22–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypselecara Coryphaenoides is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypselecara Coryphaenoides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypselecara Coryphaenoides is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Both parents guard eggs and larvae .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.0 - 6.0; dH range: 0.5 - 1. Tropical; 22°C - 30°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the Negro, Trombetas, Tapajós, Maués and Uatumã rivers; also in tributaries of the upper Orinoco River, and in the Aguaro River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.62

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02692 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
16.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–30°C
pH Range
5–6
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Heckel, 1840

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