Gilbertolus alatus (Steindachner, 1878)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Characiformes \| Cynodontidae \| Roestinae
Synonyms	Anacyrtus alatus, ... more
Common names	Boquiancha, Chachás, ... more

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Main reference

Menezes, N.A. and C.A.S. de Lucena. 1998. (Ref. 33012)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 9.6 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 33012)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical

South America: Rio Magdalena and Lago Maracaibo basin.
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Short description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 49 - 53. Fewer lateral line scales (58-59, versus 64-70 in G. maracaiboensis and 68-75 in G. atratoensis), fewer scale rows between lateral line and anal-fin origin (9-11, versus 12-14 in G. maracaiboensis and 13-16 in G. atratoensis) and fewer scale rows around caudal peduncle (19, versus 21-23 in G. maracaiboensis and 21-23 in G. atratoensis).


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)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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