Astyanax Altiparanae

📖 Overview

Astyanax Altiparanae (Astyanax altiparanae), first described by Garutti & Britski, 2000 is a medium-sized fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 16.40 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Acestrorhamphidae kept in the hobby.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astyanax Altiparanae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Astyanax altiparanae tends to occupy the upper portion of the water column, but this preference is only demonstrated in areas with ample space for groups to spread out. In smaller areas, the entire environment is used, indicating further adaptability to surroundings. When given the opportunity to form separate schools, larger individuals form schools of about 15 fish, and tend to occupy slightly deeper waters. Smaller individuals form larger schools of approximately 50 fish, and stay near the surface of the water; they more often occupy space near the riverbanks (especially when there is plentiful aquatic vegetation).

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: upper Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Astyanax Altiparanae.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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