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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Serrasalmus Hastatus

Serrasalmus hastatus Allison, 2001
Max Length
15.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Serrasalmus Hastatus (Serrasalmus hastatus), first described by Allison, 2001 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 15.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Serrasalmus hastatus
Authority
Allison, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Serrasalmus Hastatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Serrasalmus Hastatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Negro River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
15.5cm

🌡️ 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
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allison, 2001

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