| This work describes the habits of individuals of the species Astyanax cf. paranae that inhabit Ribeirão do Ferro, a bedside stream. Overall, 92 specimens were analyzed (53 females and 39 males), and the size ranged from class 4.7-5.7 cm to class 10.7-11.7 cm. The females consisted in the larger portion of the samples, except for classes of 4.7-5.7 and 5.7-6.7 cm. The condition factor between males and females (t = 2.1545; p < 0.05) shows distinguished values, with females having higher averages. Fragments of allochthonous insects and plant matter make up the basis of the species' diet. The study showed that the population of A. cf. paranae is predominantly females and have the highest standard for length and weight, which may favor biological... |
