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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Microschemobrycon Callops

Microschemobrycon callops Böhlke, 1953
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Microschemobrycon Callops (Microschemobrycon callops), first described by Böhlke, 1953 is a tiny fish in the family Characidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 3.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. 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 Characidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Microschemobrycon callops
Authority
Böhlke, 1953
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.5 cm
Latitude
5°S – 5°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Characiformes
Family
Characidae
Characidae
Genus
Microschemobrycon
Microschemobrycon
Species
Microschemobrycon Callops
Microschemobrycon callops

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Microschemobrycon Callops is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microschemobrycon Callops 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. Tropical; 5°N - 5°S South America: Negro, Orinoco, and Paru do Oeste River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
5°N – 5°S
Described By
Böhlke, 1953

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES brykon camanaoský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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