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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Subtropical

Andromakhe Stenohalina

Andromakhe stenohalina Messner, 1962
Max Length
7.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Andromakhe Stenohalina (Andromakhe stenohalina) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Andromakhe stenohalina
Authority
Messner, 1962
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
7.8 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Andromakhe
Andromakhe
Species
Andromakhe Stenohalina
Andromakhe stenohalina

🐟 Physical Description

Astyanax stenohalinus is distinguished from all other Astyanax species by the possession of hooks on all fins of males, teeth not expanded distally, two or three maxillary teeth, 37–39 perforated scales in lateral series, 25–30 branched anal fin rays, and anal-fin origin located before a vertical through last dorsal-fin ray insertions : short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Andromakhe Stenohalina is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Andromakhe Stenohalina is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Andromakhe Stenohalina is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 32°S - 33°S, 54°W - 55°W South America: Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01738 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
7.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Messner, 1962

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