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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Nothobranchius Fuscotaeniatus

Nothobranchius fuscotaeniatus Seegers, 1997
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 Fuscotaeniatus (Nothobranchius fuscotaeniatus) 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 Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nothobranchius fuscotaeniatus
Authority
Seegers, 1997
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
3.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nothobranchius Fuscotaeniatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nothobranchius Fuscotaeniatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nothobranchius Fuscotaeniatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Annual fishes.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical

🌿 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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Seegers, 1997

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES halančík temnopásý

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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