Teleostei (teleosts) >
Characiformes (Characins) >
Stevardiidae (Stevardiids) > Diapominae
Etymology: Bryconamericus: Greek, bryko = to bite + America, latinized (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Eigenmann.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 7.2; dH range: 10 - 25. Subtropical; 22°C - 26°C (Ref. 2059)
South America: La Plata and São Francisco River basins (Ref. 38376). Reported from the Uruguay River in Brazil (Ref. 79585).
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm 2.1  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 11.4 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 79585); max. published weight: 19.90 g (Ref. 79585)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Géry, J., 1977. Characoids of the world. Neptune City ; Reigate : T.F.H. [etc.]; 672 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm. (Ref. 598)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Tools
Special reports
Download XML
Internet sources