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Bramocharax bransfordii — Characidae

Bramocharax bransfordii

Bramocharax bransfordii
Family: Characidae

The Bramocharax bransfordii is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 12 cm.

Length
12 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Rarely eaten

Description

The Nicaragua predatory tetra is a characin (Characidae) from Central America, occurring in the large lakes and rivers of Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The species reaches about 12 cm and has a streamlined, silvery body. Unlike many related tetras it is a pronounced predator: its mouth is armed with sharp, fang-like teeth with which it hunts small fishes and insects. It stays in the open water column and is fast and agile. Through this predatory habit the species is an interesting example of a specialised Central American characid.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Bramocharax bransfordii?

The Bramocharax bransfordii has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Bramocharax bransfordii live?

The Bramocharax bransfordii lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Bramocharax bransfordii get?

The Bramocharax bransfordii grows to a maximum of about 12 cm. On average the species is around 8 cm.

Is the Bramocharax bransfordii dangerous to humans?

No, the Bramocharax bransfordii is harmless to humans.

Is the Bramocharax bransfordii edible?

The Bramocharax bransfordii is rarely eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Nicaragua-roofzalm sourced
English name
Bramocharax bransfordii sourced
Scientific name
Bramocharax bransfordii
Family
Characidae

Appearance

Max length (cm)
12.0 sourced
Average length (cm)
8.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey inferred
Pattern
Plain inferred
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
No sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Rarely eaten sourced
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

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