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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Astyanax Brucutu

Astyanax brucutu Zanata, Lima, Di Dario & Gerhard, 2017
Max Length
6.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Astyanax Brucutu (Astyanax brucutu), first described by Zanata, Lima, Di Dario & Gerhard, 2017 is a small fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 6.60 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
Astyanax brucutu
Authority
Zanata, Lima, Di Dario & Gerhard, 2017
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6.6 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astyanax Brucutu is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astyanax Brucutu 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: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
6.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Zanata, Lima, Di Dario & Gerhard, 2017

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