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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Alestes Ansorgii

Alestes ansorgii Boulenger, 1910
Max Length
27 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Alestes Ansorgii (Alestes ansorgii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Alestidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Alestes ansorgii
Authority
Boulenger, 1910
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
27 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Alestes Ansorgii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Alestes Ansorgii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Alestes Ansorgii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Alestes Ansorgii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
27cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1910

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