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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sternopygus Astrabes

Sternopygus astrabes Leccia, 1994
Max Length
23.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Sternopygus Astrabes is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Sternopygus astrabes
Authority
Leccia, 1994
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
23.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal soft rays: 170 - 302. Two to four black wide vertical bands on the body, resembling saddles; long tail (20-30% in total length); 20-22 precaudal vertebrae .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sternopygus Astrabes is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sternopygus Astrabes is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sternopygus Astrabes is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Orinoco, Casiquiare, and Negro River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
23.3cm
Anal Rays
236

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Leccia, 1994

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES dlouhoocaska aqualindská

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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