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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Astroblepus Tamboensis

Astroblepus tamboensis Ardila Rodríguez, 2014
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Astroblepus Tamboensis (Astroblepus tamboensis), first described by Ardila Rodríguez, 2014 is a tiny fish in the family Astroblepidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Astroblepus tamboensis
Authority
Ardila Rodríguez, 2014
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astroblepus Tamboensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astroblepus Tamboensis 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: Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ardila Rodríguez, 2014

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