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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Acentronichthys Fissipinnis

Acentronichthys fissipinnis Miranda Ribeiro, 1911
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Acentronichthys Fissipinnis (Acentronichthys fissipinnis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Acentronichthys fissipinnis
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Acentronichthys Fissipinnis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acentronichthys Fissipinnis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Acentronichthys Fissipinnis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Acentronichthys Fissipinnis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: stream tributary to the Estrela River, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1911

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