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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Togo Killifish

Nothobranchius thierryi Ahl, 1924
Max Length
3.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in temporary pools and swamps in the savanna . Bottom spawner, 3-4 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium .

Scientific Name
Nothobranchius thierryi
Authority
Ahl, 1924
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
21–22 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Togo Killifish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Togo Killifish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Togo Killifish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Togo Killifish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 8 - 10; non-migratory. Tropical; 21°C - 22°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01318 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
3.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
21–22°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ahl, 1924

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Togo Killifish

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Fundulosoma thierryi Ahl 1924 Synonym
Fundulusoma thierryi Ahl 1924 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .

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