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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Wuendsch's killi

Aphyosemion wuendschi Radda & Pürzl, 1985
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Wuendsch's killi (Aphyosemion wuendschi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 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 Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Aphyosemion wuendschi
Authority
Radda & Pürzl, 1985
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Wuendsch's killi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Wuendsch's killi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Wuendsch's killi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Wuendsch's killi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–25°C
pH Range
6.5–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Radda & Pürzl, 1985

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