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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Nothobranchius Flammicomantis

Nothobranchius flammicomantis Wildekamp, Watters & Sainthouse, 1998
Max Length
4.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Nothobranchius Flammicomantis (Nothobranchius flammicomantis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nothobranchius flammicomantis
Authority
Wildekamp, Watters & Sainthouse, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nothobranchius Flammicomantis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nothobranchius Flammicomantis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nothobranchius Flammicomantis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nothobranchius Flammicomantis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
4.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Wildekamp, Watters & Sainthouse, 1998

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .

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