Boulengerella lucius (Cuvier, 1816)

Golden pike-characin

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Characiformes \| Ctenoluciidae
Synonyms	Hydrocyon lucius, Xiphostoma lucius, ... more
Common names	Kirjohaukitetra, Cuviers Hechtsalmler, Gylden geddetetra, ... more

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Main reference

Vari, R.P. 1995. (Ref. 13118)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Vari, Richard P. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 42.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 38209)

Environment

Pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 27°C (Ref. 2060)

South America: Rio Amazonas and Río Orinoco basins.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11; Vertebrae: 45 - 46. The location of the dorsal fin base distinctly anterior to the vertical through the anal fin origin distinguishes this species from all ctenoluciids except B. cuvieri and B. xyrekes, from which it can be distinguished by the dark pigmentation (spot) on the caudal fin and the pigmentation on the body.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: public aquariums


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (41 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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