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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Astyanax Sincora

Astyanax sincora Burger, Carvalho & Zanata, 2019
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
0–1 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Astyanax Sincora (Astyanax sincora) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1 metres. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Astyanax sincora
Authority
Burger, Carvalho & Zanata, 2019
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6.2 cm
Depth Range
0–1 m
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astyanax Sincora is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astyanax Sincora is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Astyanax Sincora is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Astyanax Sincora is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 1 m . Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Burger, Carvalho & Zanata, 2019

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