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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Erythrinus Kessleri

Erythrinus kessleri Steindachner, 1877
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Max Length
19 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Erythrinus Kessleri (Erythrinus kessleri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Erythrinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Erythrinus kessleri
Authority
Steindachner, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
19 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Erythrinus Kessleri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Erythrinus Kessleri 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: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
19cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1877

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