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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Two-striped Aphyosemion

Aphyosemion bitaeniatum Ahl, 1924
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in brooks and small streams in the coastal rainforest on quaternary sediment soil . Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium .

Scientific Name
Aphyosemion bitaeniatum
Authority
Ahl, 1924
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Two-striped Aphyosemion is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Two-striped Aphyosemion is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Two-striped Aphyosemion is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Two-striped Aphyosemion is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 24°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–24°C
pH Range
5.8–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ahl, 1924

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Two-striped Aphyosemion 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 Two-striped Aphyosemion is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Two-striped Aphyosemion 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

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aphyosemion multicolor Meinken 1930 Synonym
Aphyosemion nigri Ahl 1935 Synonym
Aphyosemion rubrostictum Ahl 1924 Synonym
Fundulopanchax bitaeniatus Ahl 1924 Synonym
Fundulopanchax multicolor Meinken 1930 Synonym
Fundulus bitaeniatus Ahl 1924 Synonym
Fundulus rubrostictus Ahl 1924 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 29 records indexed .

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