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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Astroblepus Retropinnus

Astroblepus retropinnus Regan, 1908
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Astroblepus Retropinnus (Astroblepus retropinnus) 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 7 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 retropinnus
Authority
Regan, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astroblepus Retropinnus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astroblepus Retropinnus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Astroblepus Retropinnus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Astroblepus Retropinnus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Dagua River and 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
7cm

🌡️ 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
Regan, 1908

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