Villwock's killifish
📖 Overview
Villwock's killifish (Anatolichthys villwocki) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Presence of a small dark ocellus at the rear part of the dorsal fin, even visible in subadults; dark cross bars 13-19; absence of cross bars on caudal fin; a narrow black margin on the dorsal fin; females almost without spots on the sides; 75 diagnostic molecular synapomorphic characters in the mitochondrial gene regions investigated . Remarks: Scales on mid-longitudinal series 25-28 + 2-3 on caudal fin base .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Villwock's killifish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Villwock's killifish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Villwock's killifish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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