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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Nothobranchius Foerschi

Nothobranchius foerschi Wildekamp & Berkenkamp, 1979
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Nothobranchius Foerschi (Nothobranchius foerschi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 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 foerschi
Authority
Wildekamp & Berkenkamp, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nothobranchius Foerschi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nothobranchius Foerschi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nothobranchius Foerschi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nothobranchius Foerschi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
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 & Berkenkamp, 1979

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES halančík Foerschův

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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