Campylomormyrus Compressirostris
📖 Overview
Campylomormyrus Compressirostris (Campylomormyrus compressirostris), first described by Pellegrin, 1924 is a medium-sized fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 19.00 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 30; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 36. Diagnosis: This species is different from Campylomormyrus rhynchophorus based on the following combination of characters: body more elongated, shorter snout, less developed mental lobe, fine caudal peduncle and less scales on the lateral line . It differs from Campylomormyrus christyi by more circumpeduncular scales, 16 vs. 12 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Campylomormyrus Compressirostris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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