Ecology Summary - Astyanax anai
Ecology of Astyanax anai
 
Main Ref. Angulo, A., A.C. Santos, M. López, F. Langeani and C.D. McMahans, 2018
Remarks This species is omnivorous, that feeds mainly on seeds, as well as terrestrial and aquatic insects. Inhabits streams and ponds between 1 and 100 m asl, in waters ranging from stagnant to swift current at temperatures ranging from 21 to 32 °C. It is usually found in pools and backwaters, where it usually hides among roots, or in caves and undercuts (Ref. 122421).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Astyanax anai may be found.

Habitat

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

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Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type
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Feeding habit
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Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items
Ref.
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. oophagy)
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