Bostrychus Africanus
📖 Overview
Bostrychus Africanus (Bostrychus africanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Eleotridae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bostrychus Africanus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bostrychus Africanus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Habitat and distribution data for Bostrychus Africanus is currently being compiled.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleotris africana | Steindachner | 1879 | Synonym |
| Eleotris camerunensis | Lönnberg | 1895 | Synonym |
| Hanno africanus | Steindachner | 1879 | Synonym |
| Hannoichthys africanus | Steindachner | 1879 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 32 records indexed .
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