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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Anablepsoides Lungi

Anablepsoides lungi Berkenkamp, 1984
Max Length
7.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
20–80 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in flooded savannas and coastal swamps which are sunlit. Frequently found in shallow waters and is sympatric with other Rivulus of French Guiana except R. ocellatus . Not a seasonal killifish. Juveniles are released from eggs measuring 1.2 mm . Sexual differentiation is possible at 4 months; sexual maturity is reached at 5 months of age . Calm and passive; is easy to maintain in the aquarium .

Scientific Name
Anablepsoides lungi
Authority
Berkenkamp, 1984
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.1 cm
Depth Range
20–80 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
26–30 °C

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Anablepsoides Lungi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Anablepsoides Lungi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Egg Diameter
1.2mm
Larvae at Hatch
1.2mm

The eggs are of 1.2 mm diameter. Sexes can be distinguished at 4 months of age.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; non-migratory; depth range 20 - 80 m . Tropical; 26°C - 30°C South America: French Guiana (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
7.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
26–30°C
pH Range
6–7

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Berkenkamp, 1984

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES rivulus matourský
🇫🇷French Killi

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Rivulus lungi Berkenkamp 1984 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 53 records indexed .

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