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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Astyanax Tarpon

Astyanax tarpon Eigenmann, 1912
Max Length
17.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Astyanax Tarpon (Astyanax tarpon) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Astyanax tarpon
Authority
Eigenmann, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
17.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astyanax Tarpon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astyanax Tarpon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: upper Río Cauca, Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
17.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1912

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