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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Deuterodon Hastatus

Deuterodon hastatus Myers, 1928
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Deuterodon Hastatus (Deuterodon hastatus) 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. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Deuterodon hastatus
Authority
Myers, 1928
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Deuterodon Hastatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Deuterodon Hastatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Deuterodon Hastatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Deuterodon Hastatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: coastal streams in the vicinity of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.12 (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
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Myers, 1928

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