Boulengerella cuvieri (Spix & Agassiz, 1829)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Characiformes \| Ctenoluciidae
Synonyms	Xiphostoma cuvieri, Hydrocynus cuvieri, Xiphostoma longipinne, ... more
Common names	Bicuda, Pirapoucou, 长吻鲍氏脂鲤, ... more

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Main reference

Vari, R.P. 1995. (Ref. 13118)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 88.0 cm FL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); max. published weight: 6,000 g (Ref. 54653)

Environment

Pelagic; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical

South America: Rio Amazonas, Rio Tocantins, Río Orinoco, Essequibo River, Oyapock River [= Rio Oiapoque] and rivers of Amapá, and Pará, Brazil.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11; Vertebrae: 48 - 49. 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. lucius and B. xyrekes, from which it can be distinguished by the discrete black spot on the basal portions of the caudal fin rays, and also by different pigmentation on the body.

Usually inhabits areas with rapid water, always on the surface, behind obstacles like rocks and logs (Ref. 54653). Some small-sized individuals occur in calmer waters such as lakes, small bays (Ref. 54653). Solitary or forms small schools (Ref. 54653). A carnivorous fish with preference on fish (Ref. 54653).


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

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (50 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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