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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Australoheros Autrani

Australoheros autrani Ottoni & Costa, 2008
Max Length
7.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Australoheros Autrani (Australoheros autrani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Australoheros autrani
Authority
Ottoni & Costa, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
7.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 7 - 8; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 26. Distinguished from other congeners by the combination of the following characters: caudal vertebrae 12; absence of mark on side of head; dorsal-fin spines 15-16; dorsal-fin rays 10-12; anal-fin rays 9-10; rib pairs 11; 25-26 proximal radials on dorsal-fin base; 13-14 proximal radials on anal-fin base; caudal-peduncle length 10.2-11.9% SL; snout not robust; absence of depression on head; wide ectopterygoid; arms of epibranchial 2 with two long tubular processes; and arms of vertical trunk bar 7 with the same width .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Australoheros Autrani is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio São João basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
7.3cm
Dorsal Spines
16
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
8
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ 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
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ottoni & Costa, 2008

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