Amphilius Dimonikensis
📖 Overview
Amphilius Dimonikensis (Amphilius dimonikensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Amphiliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.6 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0. Diagnosis: eyes closely spaced (interorbital width 1.2-1.9 times orbit diameter); pigmentation brown with light bands, dark band across base of dorsal; origin of dorsal fin less than one head length behind head; dorsal base before origin of pelvic fins; dorsal leading ray extends full length of leading edge of fin; caudal fin with 6+7 principal rays; caudal peduncle length 1.18-1.47 times depth; snout half of head length; eyes placed equidistant from hind margin of head and tip of snout (mid-way along head) or nearer to tip of snout .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amphilius Dimonikensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical endemic to the Mpoulou River (Kouilou River system) in Mayombe, Republic of Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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