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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sternarchogiton Labiatus

Sternarchogiton labiatus de Santana & Crampton, 2007
Max Length
21.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Sternarchogiton Labiatus (Sternarchogiton labiatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apteronotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Sternarchogiton labiatus
Authority
de Santana & Crampton, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sternarchogiton Labiatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sternarchogiton Labiatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sternarchogiton Labiatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sternarchogiton Labiatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Tefé, Amazon basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
21.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
de Santana & Crampton, 2007

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