Brachyalestes Taeniurus
📖 Overview
Brachyalestes Taeniurus (Brachyalestes taeniurus), first described by Günther, 1867 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 9.80 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 20. Diagnosis: fronto-parietal fontanel absent in adults, sometimes pore-like in juveniles; snout short, more than 3x head lenght; dorsal fin origin slightly behind pelvic fin insertion; sexual dimorphism affecting anal fin shape; head length/snout length 3.4-4.3; 25-28 lateral line scales; 4.5 scales between lateral line and dorsal fin; 9.5-10 predorsal scales; 15-17 anal fin branched rays; 24-28 gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch; 8 teeth in outer premaxillary row; humeral spot generally absent but sometimes present; narrow black band on flanks; adults medium-sized . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brachyalestes Taeniurus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical endemic to the Lower Guineawhere it is known from the rivers Ogowe, Ntem and Kribi (Kienke) (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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