Clypeobarbus Bomokandi
📖 Overview
Clypeobarbus Bomokandi (Clypeobarbus bomokandi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 32. This is a species of Clypeobarbus distinguished from all congenersby the presence of a well-defined lachrymal stripe running from the tip of the snout to the eye, and an elevated number of circumpeduncular scales . Small conical tubercules over upper and lower lip and posterior edge of rostral cap . Two pairs of barbels; anterior barbel small and feeble, not reaching base of posterior barbel; posterior barbel longer and more robust than anterior barbel, not reaching center of pupil . Scales radially striated; 26-27 in lateral line, and 1-2 on caudal fin base; 3.5/1/1.5 body rows; 12 circumpeduncular rows; 8-9 predorsal rows . Lateral line is complete . Dorsal fin with iv,8 rays; positioned midway between snout and caudal-fin base; origin anterior to pelvic-fin insertion; last unbranched ray simple and smooth . Anal fin with iii,5 rays . In alcohol, body pale creamy white . All scales bordered with black melanophores; pigmentation most intense around lateral line scales . Prominent dark oblique bar situated posterodorsal to cleithrum .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clypeobarbus Bomokandi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Clypeobarbus Bomokandi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Clypeobarbus Bomokandi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus bomokandi | Myers | 1924 | Synonym |
| Barbus rubripinnis | Nichols & Griscom | 1917 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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