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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Aphyosemion Ecucuense

Aphyosemion ecucuense Sonnenberg, 2008
Max Length
2.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Aphyosemion Ecucuense (Aphyosemion ecucuense) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Aphyosemion ecucuense
Authority
Sonnenberg, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
2.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Scales are cycloid; body and head entirely scaled, except ventral surface of head; no scales on dorsal- and anal-fin base, 2-3 on caudal-fin base . Scales on mid-longitudinal series 25-27, transverse series of scales above pelvic fin 8-9 . Open frontal neuromast system with two separate grooves, preopercular canal with 6 pores . Several rows of hooked and unicuspid teeth on upper and lower jaws .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aphyosemion Ecucuense is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
2.8cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
14

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sonnenberg, 2008

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Chromaphyosemion ecucuense Sonnenberg 2008 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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