Aphyosemion Castaneum
📖 Overview
Aphyosemion Castaneum (Aphyosemion castaneum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species can be separated from its congeners by the red band in the anal fin and by the very dark red border on the dorsal and caudal fins . The body is blue colored with no more than 50 red points .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Aphyosemion Castaneum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Aphyosemion Castaneum is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Aphyosemion Castaneum is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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