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💧 Freshwater Least Concern

Basilichthys Archaeus

Basilichthys archaeus Cope, 1878
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Max Length
11.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Basilichthys Archaeus (Basilichthys archaeus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Atherinopsidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Basilichthys archaeus
Authority
Cope, 1878
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Basilichthys Archaeus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Basilichthys Archaeus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. High altitude South America: Peruvian Andes.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
11.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore

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