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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Oligobrycon Microstomus

Oligobrycon microstomus Eigenmann, 1915
Max Length
3.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Oligobrycon Microstomus (Oligobrycon microstomus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3, 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
Oligobrycon microstomus
Authority
Eigenmann, 1915
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Oligobrycon
Oligobrycon
Species
Oligobrycon Microstomus
Oligobrycon microstomus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oligobrycon Microstomus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oligobrycon Microstomus 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 South America: upper middle Paraíba do Sul River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
3.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1915

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