Brycinus Nigricauda
📖 Overview
Brycinus Nigricauda (Brycinus nigricauda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Alestidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16. Diagnosis: parietal fontanella absent in adults and porelike in juveniles, disappearing with growth; snout short, comprised over three times in head length; dorsal-fin origin at same level as, or scarcely behing, pelvic-fin insertions; head narrow; adults medium-sized; sexual dimorphism affecting anal-fin shape; no band or spots on sides; caudal fin broadly black-edged; 4.5 scales above lateral line; 22-27 lateral line scales; 11-13 anal fin branched rays; 8/8 premaxillary teeth; 19-20 gill rakers on lower part of first branchial arch . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brycinus Nigricauda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brycinus Nigricauda is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Brycinus Nigricauda is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical endemic to the Nipoué (Cess) River (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .
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