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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Blazed cory

Scleromystax virgulatus Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1980
Max Length
3.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Blazed cory (Scleromystax virgulatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callichthyidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.6 cm. With a trophic level of 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
Scleromystax virgulatus
Authority
Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.6 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Blazed cory is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blazed cory is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Blazed cory is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Blazed cory is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Coastal rivers in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
3.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
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
Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1980

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