Brycon falcatus Müller & Troschel, 1844
Brycon falcatus
photo by Castro-Lima, F.

Family:  Bryconidae ("Brycon characins"), subfamily: Bryconinae
Max. size:  48.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); 49.5 cm SL (female); max.weight: 2,720.0 g; max.weight: 3,000.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 25
Distribution:  South America: Rivers in Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana; Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rivers. Is an omnivorous species. Little is known of its biology (Ref. 12225).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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