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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Arnold's killi

Fundulopanchax arnoldi Boulenger, 1908
Max Length
7.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in temporary swamps and swampy parts of smaller brooks in the coastal rainforest . Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation .

Scientific Name
Fundulopanchax arnoldi
Authority
Boulenger, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
7.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

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

🦐 Diet

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

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C ; 6°N - 4°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L2.89 (TL)
Max TL
7.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–25°C
pH Range
5.8–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1908

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Arnold's Killi
🌍CES halančík nigerijský
🇩🇪German Arnolds Prachtkärpfling
🇫🇮Finnish Arnoldinviiripyrstö · orvokkiviiripyrstö
🇷🇺Russian Афиосемион Арнольда
🇨🇳Chinese 蓝腹旗鮰 · 藍腹旗鮰

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aphyosemion arnoldi Boulenger 1908 Synonym
Fundulus arnoldi Boulenger 1908 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .

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