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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Acestrocephalus Anomalus

Acestrocephalus anomalus Steindachner, 1880
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Acestrocephalus Anomalus (Acestrocephalus anomalus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Characidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Acestrocephalus anomalus
Authority
Steindachner, 1880
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Acestrocephalus Anomalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acestrocephalus Anomalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Magdalena River basin in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1880

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