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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Astyanax Jordanensis

Astyanax jordanensis Vera Alcaraz, Pavanelli & Bertaco, 2009
Max Length
7.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Astyanax Jordanensis (Astyanax jordanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.6 cm. 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 jordanensis
Authority
Vera Alcaraz, Pavanelli & Bertaco, 2009
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Vertebrae: 34 - 37. Distinguished from other congeners by the combination of the following characters: anal fin with 13-17 branched rays; lateral line scales 35-38; one humeral spot; dentary teeth abruptly decreasing in size after the fifth tooth; orbital diameter 22.6-29.1% of HL; interorbital width 30.6-35.7% of HL; snout length 25.3-29.7% of HL; predorsal scales 12-15; dorsal procurrent rays 10-12; maxillary teeth 1 or 2; and a conspicuous midlateral band from humeral region to caudal peduncle . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astyanax Jordanensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Astyanax Jordanensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Astyanax Jordanensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4
Food Items

insects and plants (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
7.6cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Vertebrae
36

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vera Alcaraz, Pavanelli & Bertaco, 2009

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