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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Moenkhausia Costae

Moenkhausia costae Steindachner, 1907
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Moenkhausia Costae (Moenkhausia costae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Moenkhausia costae
Authority
Steindachner, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Moenkhausia Costae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Moenkhausia Costae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Moenkhausia Costae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Moenkhausia Costae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Sao Francisco and Itapicuru rivers.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ 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
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1907

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