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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Aphyosemion Erythron

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

📖 Overview

Aphyosemion Erythron (Aphyosemion erythron), first described by Sonnenberg, 2008 is a tiny fish in the family Nothobranchiidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 2.90 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.

Scientific Name
Aphyosemion erythron
Authority
Sonnenberg, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
2.9 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 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 15. Scales are cycloid; body and head entirely scaled, except ventral surface of head . Scales on mid-longitudinal series 23-26, and 2-3 on caudal-fin base; transverse row of scales above pelvic fin 8-9 .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aphyosemion Erythron 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 known only from southwestern Equatorial Guinea (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
2.9cm
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 erythron Sonnenberg 2008 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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