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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Bamileke killi

Aphyosemion bamilekorum Radda, 1971
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in the border region of fast flowing brooks on the savanna highlands . Not a seasonal killifish. Bottom spawner, 1 month incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium .

Scientific Name
Aphyosemion bamilekorum
Authority
Radda, 1971
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
18–22 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bamileke killi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bamileke killi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bamileke killi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bamileke killi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 18°C - 22°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–22°C
pH Range
5.8–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Radda, 1971

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Bamileke killi is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
  • Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
  • Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
  • Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
  • Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Bamileke killi is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Bamileke killi has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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