Spotted citharinid
📖 Overview
Overview information for Spotted citharinid is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11. Mouth inferior; numerous, large, blackish spots, all over the body; 16-21 dorsal fin rays .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
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🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
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🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C widespread in the Congo River basin, from the lower Congo up to Luapula-Moero and Lake Bangweulu (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distichodus maculates | Boulenger | 1898 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 206 records indexed .
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