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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Nothobranchius Rubripinnis

Nothobranchius rubripinnis Seegers, 1986
Max Length
3.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Nothobranchius Rubripinnis (Nothobranchius rubripinnis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nothobranchius rubripinnis
Authority
Seegers, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
3.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nothobranchius Rubripinnis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nothobranchius Rubripinnis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nothobranchius Rubripinnis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nothobranchius Rubripinnis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 28°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
3.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Seegers, 1986

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