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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Ejagham killi

Fundulopanchax lacustris Langton, 1974
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Ejagham killi (Fundulopanchax lacustris), first described by Langton, 1974 is a small fish in the family Nothobranchiidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Fundulopanchax lacustris
Authority
Langton, 1974
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ejagham killi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ejagham killi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 25°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
22–25°C
pH Range
6.5–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Langton, 1974

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
? lacustris Langton 1974 Homotypic
Aphyosemion gardneri lacustre Langton 1974 Synonym
Aphyosemion lacustre Langton 1974 Synonym
Aphyosemion obuduense lacustre Langton 1974 Synonym
Fundulopanchax gardneri lacustris Langton 1974 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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