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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Maroni Jupiaba

Jupiaba maroniensis Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1996
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Maroni Jupiaba (Jupiaba maroniensis), first described by Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1996 is a small fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Acestrorhamphidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Jupiaba maroniensis
Authority
Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Maroni Jupiaba is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Maroni Jupiaba is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: French Guiana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.18 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1996

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Maroni Jupiaba
🌍CES jupiaba maronská
🇫🇷French Jupiaba du Maroni

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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