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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Lignobrycon Myersi

Lignobrycon myersi Miranda Ribeiro, 1956
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Lignobrycon Myersi is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Lignobrycon myersi
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1956
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
8.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Lignobrycon
Lignobrycon
Species
Lignobrycon Myersi
Lignobrycon myersi

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 31 - 35. Gill rakers 17 or 18+1+40 to 42 on outermost gill-arch.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lignobrycon Myersi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lignobrycon Myersi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Lignobrycon Myersi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Rio do Braço system, Bahia, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.41
Food Items

mosquito larvae and other aquatic invertebrates

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
4
Anal Rays
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1956

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