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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Astroblepus Jurubidae

Astroblepus jurubidae Fowler, 1944
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Astroblepus Jurubidae (Astroblepus jurubidae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Astroblepidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Astroblepus jurubidae
Authority
Fowler, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astroblepus Jurubidae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astroblepus Jurubidae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Astroblepus Jurubidae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Astroblepus Jurubidae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Pacific coastal drainage of Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1944

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