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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Subtropical

Clanwilliam redfin

Sedercypris calidus Barnard, 1938
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Max Length
8.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Prefers large, deep pools in clear streams. Feeds mainly on insects from the surface waters. Breeds in summer, males congregating in a nuptial school over vertical rock surfaces in flowing water. Closely related to the Twee River redfin Barbus erubescens .

Scientific Name
Sedercypris calidus
Authority
Barnard, 1938
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
8.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sedercypris
Sedercypris
Species
Clanwilliam redfin
Sedercypris calidus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Clanwilliam redfin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Clanwilliam redfin 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. Subtropical; 31°S - 33°S South Africa (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4
🐠 Schooling
Food Items

insects from the surface waters

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
8.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Barnard, 1938

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