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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Aphaniops Ginaonis

Aphaniops ginaonis Holly, 1929
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Aphaniops Ginaonis (Aphaniops ginaonis), first described by Holly, 1929 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 7.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Aphaniops ginaonis
Authority
Holly, 1929
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Aphaniops
Aphaniops
Species
Aphaniops Ginaonis
Aphaniops ginaonis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 4 - 7; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aphaniops Ginaonis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.24 (TL)
Max TL
7cm
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Rays
8

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Holly, 1929

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