Triportheus Brachipomus
📖 Overview
Triportheus Brachipomus (Triportheus brachipomus), first described by Valenciennes, 1850 is a medium-sized fish in the family Triportheidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 21.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Triportheus Brachipomus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Triportheus Brachipomus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Orinoco, Essequibo River, Demerara River, Courantijne River, Maroni River and rio Araguari drainages.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | tetra mananská |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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