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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Apistogramma Nijsseni

Apistogramma nijsseni Kullander, 1979
Max Length
3.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Apistogramma Nijsseni (Apistogramma nijsseni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Apistogramma nijsseni
Authority
Kullander, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apistogramma Nijsseni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apistogramma Nijsseni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Female guards eggs in nest; male and female guard larvae .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.0 - 5.6; dH range: ? - 5; depth range 0 - ? m . Tropical; 23°C - 30°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the Carahuayte River drainage, a tributary to the Ucayali River.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
3.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–30°C
pH Range
5–5.6
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kullander, 1979

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