Brilliant Astyanax
📖 Overview
Brilliant Astyanax (Astyanax scintillans) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 18 - 19.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brilliant Astyanax is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brilliant Astyanax is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Brilliant Astyanax is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brilliant Astyanax · Tetra |
| 🌍CES | tetra jiskrnná |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Sardina Brillante |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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