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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Hummingbird lampeye

Congopanchax myersi Poll, 1952
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Max Length
2.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found in shallow and vegetated zones near the banks of small rivers and creeks . Not a seasonal killifish .

Scientific Name
Congopanchax myersi
Authority
Poll, 1952
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
2.3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
21–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Congopanchax
Congopanchax
Species
Hummingbird lampeye
Congopanchax myersi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hummingbird lampeye is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hummingbird lampeye is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hummingbird lampeye is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hummingbird lampeye is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 6.5; non-migratory. Tropical; 21°C - 24°C ; 4°S - 5°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0055 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
2.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
21–24°C
pH Range
5.8–6.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1952

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