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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Nothobranchius Usanguensis

Nothobranchius usanguensis Wildekamp, Watters & Shidlovskiy, 2013
Max Length
5.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Nothobranchius Usanguensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Nothobranchius usanguensis
Authority
Wildekamp, Watters & Shidlovskiy, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
5.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 17. Diagnosis: Nothobranchius usanguensis is distinguished from all other members of the Nothobranchius neumanni species group by the following combination of characters: in the male, the dorsal profile is convex with almost no transition between the head and body; the anal fin is yellow with a dark red marbled pattern, a distinct dark red, or less commonly black, margin and a light blue-gray proximal part; the caudal fin is red or partially red with a darker red or red-gray terminal band that may be preceded by a narrow relatively light red band . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nothobranchius Usanguensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nothobranchius Usanguensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nothobranchius Usanguensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
5.1cm
Dorsal Rays
16
Anal Rays
16

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Wildekamp, Watters & Shidlovskiy, 2013

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