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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Astyanax Multidens

Astyanax multidens Pearson, 1924
Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Astyanax Multidens (Astyanax multidens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 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 multidens
Authority
Pearson, 1924
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astyanax Multidens is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astyanax Multidens is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Astyanax Multidens is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Astyanax Multidens is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Upper Madeira River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L2.92 (TL)
Max TL
14cm

🌡️ 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
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pearson, 1924

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