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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Epiplatys Phoeniceps

Epiplatys phoeniceps Huber, 1980
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100

📖 Overview

Overview information for Epiplatys Phoeniceps is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Epiplatys phoeniceps
Authority
Huber, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Epiplatys Phoeniceps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Epiplatys Phoeniceps is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Epiplatys Phoeniceps is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Epiplatys Phoeniceps is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C

🌿 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
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Huber, 1980

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aplocheilus phoeniceps Huber 1980 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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