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Stevardiidae (Stevardiids) > Diapominae
Etymology: Bryconamericus: Greek, bryko = to bite + America, latinized (Ref. 45335); carlosi: Named for Carlos Román-Valencia, in appreciation for his patience and early assistance during field work.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.9 - ?. Tropical; 23°C - ? (Ref. 56110)
South America: Río Napo in Ecuador and Ríos Putumayo and Orteguaza in the upper Amazon basin in Colombia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 5.7 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 56110)
Short description
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Vertebrae: 33. Diagnosed from all other species of the genus Bryconamericus by its low number of vertebrae 33, completely ossified pterotic, a bent end of the pelvic bone, and nasal bones absent (Ref. 56110).
Body shape (shape guide): fusiform / normal.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Román-Valencia, C., 2003. Description of new species of Bryconamericus (Teleostei: Characidae) from the Amazon. Boll. Mus. Reg. Sci. Nat. Torino 20(2):477-486. (Ref. 56110)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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