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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Nothobranchius Albimarginatus

Nothobranchius albimarginatus Watters, Wildekamp & Cooper, 1998
Max Length
3.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Nothobranchius Albimarginatus (Nothobranchius albimarginatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nothobranchius albimarginatus
Authority
Watters, Wildekamp & Cooper, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
3.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16. Characterized by white margin of dorsal and anal fin.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nothobranchius Albimarginatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nothobranchius Albimarginatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nothobranchius Albimarginatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - ?; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - ? ; 7°S - 8°S known from the type locality in Tanzania.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
3.3cm
Dorsal Rays
14
Anal Rays
15

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Watters, Wildekamp & Cooper, 1998

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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