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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Scriptaphyosemion Etzeli

Scriptaphyosemion etzeli Berkenkamp, 1979
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Scriptaphyosemion Etzeli (Scriptaphyosemion etzeli), first described by Berkenkamp, 1979 is a tiny fish in the family Nothobranchiidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 4.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Scriptaphyosemion etzeli
Authority
Berkenkamp, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Scriptaphyosemion Etzeli is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scriptaphyosemion Etzeli is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Berkenkamp, 1979

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aphyosemion etzeli Berkenkamp 1979 Synonym
Roloffia etzeli Berkenkamp 1979 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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