Astyanax Elachylepis
📖 Overview
Astyanax Elachylepis (Astyanax elachylepis), first described by Bertaco & Lucinda, 2005 is a fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). 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
Differs from its congeners by having 48-53 perforated scales along the lateral line, a large caudal-peduncle spot, the presence of bony hooks on dorsal, anal, pelvic and pectoral fins of males, one or two vertically-elongated humeral spots, one maxillary tooth and 22-27 branched anal-fin rays .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Astyanax Elachylepis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: rio Tocantins drainage in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Astyanax Elachylepis.
🔍 Similar Species
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