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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Lefua Nikkonis

Lefua nikkonis Jordan & Fowler, 1903
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Lefua Nikkonis (Lefua nikkonis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Lefua nikkonis
Authority
Jordan & Fowler, 1903
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Water Temp
15–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6. Body elongate, head rather depressed, tail compressed. Four pairs of barbels present; 3 on upper jaw and another on anterior nostril. No spine below eye. Scales rather large. No lateral line. A black longitudinal band on body of male.: elongated; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lefua Nikkonis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.8 - 7.5; dH range: 8 - 18. Temperate; 15°C - 25°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
8cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
15–25°C
pH Range
6.8–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Jordan & Fowler, 1903

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