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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Astroblepus Brachycephalus

Astroblepus brachycephalus Günther, 1859
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Astroblepus Brachycephalus (Astroblepus brachycephalus), first described by Günther, 1859 is a medium-sized fish in the family Astroblepidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Astroblepus brachycephalus
Authority
Günther, 1859
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astroblepus Brachycephalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astroblepus Brachycephalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: coastal Pacific drainages of Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1859

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