Small scaled nothobranch
📖 Overview
Occurs in temporary pools. 8 cm max TL . Bottom spawner, 3 months incubation. Very difficult to maintain in aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 20; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20. Distinguished from all other species of the genus by its humpback, convex dorsal profile and concave transition between head and body along dorsal midline, numerous small and irregularly set scales in the longitudinal series, 26-30 gill-rakers in contrast to 12-15 in other species, long and closely set, dark vertical bar through the eye, uniform drab male color pattern, and courting behavior .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Small scaled nothobranch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 23°C - 30°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Small scaled nothobranch is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Small scaled nothobranch is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Small scaled nothobranch has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundulopanchax microlepis | Vinciguerra | 1897 | Synonym |
| Fundulus microlepis | Vinciguerra | 1897 | Synonym |
| Notobranchius microlepis | Vinciguerra | 1897 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Small scaled nothobranch.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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