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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sternopygus Arenatus

Sternopygus arenatus Eydoux & Souleyet, 1850
Max Length
56 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sternopygus Arenatus (Sternopygus arenatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sternopygidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 56 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Sternopygus arenatus
Authority
Eydoux & Souleyet, 1850
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
56 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 180 - 225.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sternopygus Arenatus 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. Tropical South America: Guayaquil River basin in Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
56cm
Anal Rays
203

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eydoux & Souleyet, 1850

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