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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Semaphore tetra

Pterobrycon myrnae Bussing, 1974
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Max Length
3.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Aquarium specimens reach 7.0 cm TL . Inhabits creeks of low to high current velocity. Collected in sites between elevations of 10 to 80 m, insectivorous .

Scientific Name
Pterobrycon myrnae
Authority
Bussing, 1974
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
3.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pterobrycon
Pterobrycon
Species
Semaphore tetra
Pterobrycon myrnae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Semaphore tetra is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Semaphore tetra 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; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C Central America: Pacific drainages of southern Costa Rica, Jicote and Rincon rivers and the Esquinas River of Osa Peninsula.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
3.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–26°C
pH Range
6–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bussing, 1974

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