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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Nothobranchius Rubroreticulatus

Nothobranchius rubroreticulatus Blache & Miton, 1960
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 Rubroreticulatus (Nothobranchius rubroreticulatus) 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 Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nothobranchius rubroreticulatus
Authority
Blache & Miton, 1960
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cyprinodontiformes
Cyprinodontiformes
Family
Nothobranchiidae
Nothobranchiidae
Genus
Nothobranchius
Nothobranchius
Species
Nothobranchius Rubroreticulatus
Nothobranchius rubroreticulatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nothobranchius Rubroreticulatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nothobranchius Rubroreticulatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nothobranchius Rubroreticulatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nothobranchius Rubroreticulatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Blache & Miton, 1960

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES halančík síťkovaný

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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