Nothobranchius Hassoni
📖 Overview
Nothobranchius Hassoni (Nothobranchius hassoni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.2 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17. Deep bodied Nothobranchius . The snout is rounded . The mouth is terminal, directed upward . Ctenii are absent on the rays of the dorsal and anal fins . Number of scales on the median longitudinal line is 26-30 and 2-4 on caudal fin base . Most scales have a shallow pit in the centre, not connected with an underlying neuromast system ; there are no ctenii on the body scales .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nothobranchius Hassoni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Nothobranchius Hassoni.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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