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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Sardinita

Ceratobranchia joanae Allison, 1990
Max Length
3.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Sardinita (Ceratobranchia joanae), first described by Allison, 1990 is a tiny fish in the family Stevardiidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 3.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Stevardiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Ceratobranchia joanae
Authority
Allison, 1990
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sardinita is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sardinita 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. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
3.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allison, 1990

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES tetrouš venezuelský
🇪🇸Spanish Sardinita

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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