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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Alestopetersius Tumbensis

Alestopetersius tumbensis Hoedeman, 1951
Max Length
4.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Alestopetersius Tumbensis (Alestopetersius tumbensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Alestidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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
Alestopetersius tumbensis
Authority
Hoedeman, 1951
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Characiformes
Family
Alestidae
Alestidae
Genus
Alestopetersius
Alestopetersius
Species
Alestopetersius Tumbensis
Alestopetersius tumbensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Alestopetersius Tumbensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Alestopetersius Tumbensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Alestopetersius Tumbensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Alestopetersius Tumbensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
4.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hoedeman, 1951

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