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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Danford's killifish

Anatolichthys danfordii Boulenger, 1890
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Danford's killifish (Anatolichthys danfordii) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Anatolichthys danfordii
Authority
Boulenger, 1890
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Anatolichthys
Anatolichthys
Species
Danford's killifish
Anatolichthys danfordii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Danford's killifish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Danford's killifish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Danford's killifish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Danford's killifish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1890

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