Aswiri
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Occurs in lagoons and coastal rivers . Feeds on insects, mollusks and crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 72 - 89; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 55 - 71; Vertebrae: 59 - 64. Diagnosis: head oval-shaped in dorsal outline; snout slightly rounded; eyes dorsally located . Frontal fontanella short and wide/squat . Occipital fontanelle rather long and oval-shaped; "dermosphenotic" and supraorbital bones joined; tooth plates small; suprabranchial organ not well developed . Distance between occipital process and dorsal-fin base short (4.9-9.3% of standard length); pectoral spine serrated on both sides . Coloration: live fish as well as preserved specimens very light-coloured: back and sides yellowish brown, belly lighter; some specimens show submarginal blackish marks on vertical fins .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Aswiri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Aswiri is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Aswiri is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical; 7°N - 4°N
🌿 Ecology
insects, mollusks and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | keříčkovec západoafrický |
| 🌍EWE | Aswiri · Nudordoe |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarias dahomeyensis | Güntert | 1938 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 109 records indexed .
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