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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Aphyosemion Zygaima

Aphyosemion zygaima Huber, 1981
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Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Aphyosemion Zygaima is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Aphyosemion zygaima
Authority
Huber, 1981
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
18–22 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Aphyosemion Zygaima is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aphyosemion Zygaima is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Aphyosemion Zygaima is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Aphyosemion Zygaima is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 18°C - 22°C Known only from its type locality, a savanna brook in the vicinity of Midouli, southern Congo.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–22°C
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
Huber, 1981

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