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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Aphyosemion Lividum

Aphyosemion lividum Legros & Zentz, 2007
Max Length
3.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Aphyosemion Lividum (Aphyosemion lividum), first described by Legros & Zentz, 2007 is a tiny fish in the family Nothobranchiidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 3.70 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 lividum
Authority
Legros & Zentz, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
3.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Diagnosis: Aphyosemion lividum is distinguished from all other species of the A. calliurum-group and in particular from A. ahli by the blue-rose colour on the flanks of the body, the lines of red dots on the body and the absence of a vertical striation of red dots on the caudal peduncle . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aphyosemion Lividum 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
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
3.7cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
14

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Legros & Zentz, 2007

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