Citharinus Congicus
📖 Overview
Citharinus Congicus (Citharinus congicus), first described by Boulenger, 1897 is a large fish in the family Citharinidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 43.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Citharinus Congicus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Citharinus Congicus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.2 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 18. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 66 records indexed .
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