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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Astyanacinus Moorii

Astyanacinus moorii Boulenger, 1892
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Astyanacinus Moorii (Astyanacinus moorii), first described by Boulenger, 1892 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 10.00 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
Astyanacinus moorii
Authority
Boulenger, 1892
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Astyanacinus
Astyanacinus
Species
Astyanacinus Moorii
Astyanacinus moorii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astyanacinus Moorii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astyanacinus Moorii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Upper Paraguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1892

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