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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Raiamas Salmolucius

Raiamas salmolucius (Nichols & Griscom, 1917)
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Raiamas Salmolucius (Raiamas salmolucius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Raiamas salmolucius
Authority
(Nichols & Griscom, 1917)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Water Temp
21–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Raiamas
Raiamas
Species
Raiamas Salmolucius
Raiamas salmolucius

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Raiamas Salmolucius is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Raiamas Salmolucius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Raiamas Salmolucius is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Raiamas Salmolucius is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Raiamas Salmolucius is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3 (TL)
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
17
Vertebrae
39

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
21–28°C
pH Range
7.4–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
(Nichols & Griscom, 1917)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇵🇹Portuguese Sangica-brilhante

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barilius salmolucius Nichols & Griscom 1917 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 37 records indexed .

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