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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Astyanax Caucanus

Astyanax caucanus Steindachner, 1879
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Astyanax Caucanus (Astyanax caucanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 2.9, 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
Astyanax caucanus
Authority
Steindachner, 1879
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astyanax Caucanus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astyanax Caucanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Astyanax Caucanus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Astyanax Caucanus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Cauca River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1879

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES tetra caucanská
🇵🇹Portuguese Lambari-de-Steindachner

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Tetragonopterus caucanus Steindachner 1879 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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