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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Sundadanio Axelrodi

Sundadanio axelrodi Brittan, 1976
Max Length
2.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sundadanio Axelrodi (Sundadanio axelrodi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Sundadanio axelrodi
Authority
Brittan, 1976
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
2.3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sundadanio
Sundadanio
Species
Sundadanio Axelrodi
Sundadanio axelrodi

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 34 - 35. Semicircular indentation present on the ventromedian flange of the dentary. Branched anal rays 5. Weberian apparatus with the 4th centrum extending well below the fused 2nd + 3rd centra. Sexual dichromatism conspicuous; melanophores in males are a little stronger, and the erythrophores and iridophores are much more developed. When disturbed, repeated croaking sounds are produced. No lateral line pores nor barbels .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sundadanio Axelrodi 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; 23°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
2.3cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
35

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–26°C
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
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Brittan, 1976

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