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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Astyanax Saltor

Astyanax saltor Travassos, 1960
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Astyanax Saltor (Astyanax saltor) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Astyanax saltor
Authority
Travassos, 1960
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astyanax Saltor is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astyanax Saltor is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Astyanax Saltor is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Astyanax Saltor is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Brazil (?).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Travassos, 1960

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