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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Scriptaphyosemion Banforense

Scriptaphyosemion banforense Seegers, 1982
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Scriptaphyosemion Banforense (Scriptaphyosemion banforense) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Scriptaphyosemion banforense
Authority
Seegers, 1982
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Scriptaphyosemion Banforense is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scriptaphyosemion Banforense is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Scriptaphyosemion Banforense is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Scriptaphyosemion Banforense is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.2 - 7.4; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C known from upper Comoé River, around Banfora in Burkina Faso (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
pH Range
7.2–7.4
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Seegers, 1982

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