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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Delta killi

Fundulopanchax deltaensis Radda, 1976
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Occurs in raffia swamps and swampy parts of brooks in the humid coastal forest; annual species; 3 to 6 month incubation period for the eggs

Scientific Name
Fundulopanchax deltaensis
Authority
Radda, 1976
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
24–29 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Delta killi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Delta killi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Delta killi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Delta killi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 29°C ; 6°N - 5°N

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–29°C
pH Range
6.5–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Radda, 1976

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aphyosemion deltaense Radda 1976 Heterotypic
Fundulopanchax deltaense Radda 1976 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .

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