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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Aphaniops Richardsoni

Aphaniops richardsoni Boulenger, 1907
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Aphaniops Richardsoni (Aphaniops richardsoni), first described by Boulenger, 1907 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 4.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Aphaniops richardsoni
Authority
Boulenger, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Aphaniops
Aphaniops
Species
Aphaniops Richardsoni
Aphaniops richardsoni

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Aphaniops Richardsoni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aphaniops Richardsoni 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.21 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1907

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