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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Rhoadsia Altipinna

Rhoadsia altipinna Fowler, 1911
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhoadsia Altipinna (Rhoadsia altipinna) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 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
Rhoadsia altipinna
Authority
Fowler, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Water Temp
22–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhoadsia Altipinna is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhoadsia Altipinna is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Male guards nest and cleans eggs.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C South America: Pacific drainage basins in western Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01778 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–25°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1911

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