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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Scriptaphyosemion Fredrodi

Scriptaphyosemion fredrodi Vandersmissen, Etzel & Berkenkamp, 1980
Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Collected in temporary pools in a dry river bed and a swampy area crossed by a small creek; water temperature 24-27°C; pH 6.3-6.5 .

Scientific Name
Scriptaphyosemion fredrodi
Authority
Vandersmissen, Etzel & Berkenkamp, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Scriptaphyosemion Fredrodi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scriptaphyosemion Fredrodi 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; pH range: 6.3 - 6.5; non-migratory. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C endemic to southwestern Sierra Leone (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
4.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
6.3–6.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vandersmissen, Etzel & Berkenkamp, 1980

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES halančík namodralý

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aphyosemion fredrodi Vandersmissen, Etzel & Berkenkamp 1980 Synonym
Roloffia fredrodi Vandersmissen, Etzel & Berkenkamp 1980 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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