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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Astyanax Rupestris

Astyanax rupestris Zanata, Burger & Camelier, 2018
Max Length
8.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Astyanax Rupestris (Astyanax rupestris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Astyanax rupestris
Authority
Zanata, Burger & Camelier, 2018
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
8.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astyanax Rupestris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astyanax Rupestris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Astyanax Rupestris is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Astyanax Rupestris is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
8.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Zanata, Burger & Camelier, 2018

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