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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Roeboides Affinis

Roeboides affinis Günther, 1868
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Roeboides Affinis (Roeboides affinis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Characidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Roeboides affinis
Authority
Günther, 1868
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Roeboides Affinis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Roeboides Affinis 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; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 2. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C South America: Amazon and Parnaíba River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.7±0.57

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–25°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1868

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Anacyrtus affinis Günther 1868 Synonym
Ceratocharax affinis Günther 1868 Synonym
Roeboides bicornis Cope 1870 Synonym
Roeboides thurni Eigenmann 1912 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .

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