Alestopetersius Hilgendorfi
📖 Overview
Alestopetersius Hilgendorfi (Alestopetersius hilgendorfi), first described by Boulenger, 1899 is a small fish in the family Alestidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Alestidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Alestopetersius Hilgendorfi is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alestopetersius Hilgendorfi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical central Congo River basin in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of Congo, including the middle Congo River, Lukenie, lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba, Ruki drainage (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Alestopetersius Hilgendorfi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 76 records indexed .
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