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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Aphaniops Hormuzensis

Aphaniops hormuzensis Teimori, Esmaeili, Hamidan & Reichenbacher, 2018
Max Length
3.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Aphaniops Hormuzensis (Aphaniops hormuzensis), first described by Teimori, Esmaeili, Hamidan & Reichenbacher, 2018 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.90 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 hormuzensis
Authority
Teimori, Esmaeili, Hamidan & Reichenbacher, 2018
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
3.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Aphaniops
Aphaniops
Species
Aphaniops Hormuzensis
Aphaniops hormuzensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aphaniops Hormuzensis 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01023 × L3.27 (TL)
Max TL
3.9cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
8

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Teimori, Esmaeili, Hamidan & Reichenbacher, 2018

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