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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Jupiaba Apenima

Jupiaba apenima Zanata, 1997
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Jupiaba Apenima (Jupiaba apenima) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.9 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
Jupiaba apenima
Authority
Zanata, 1997
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Jupiaba Apenima is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Jupiaba Apenima is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Jupiaba Apenima is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Jupiaba Apenima is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Peixoto de Azevedo and Noedori River basins in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Zanata, 1997

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