red-finned distichodus

📖 Overview

red-finned distichodus (Distichodus notospilus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Distichodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.5 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 15. Diagnosis: 36 or 38-43 lateral line scales. Total dorsal rays 15-18; dorsal fin not becoming elongate ontogenetically, tip of fin extending at most to vertical between posterior limit of base of dorsal fin and origin of adipose fin; flanks without distinct markings other than some dusky, vertically elongate spots on mid-lateral surface; vertically elongate dark spot present on base of middle rays of caudal fin . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for red-finned distichodus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for red-finned distichodus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for red-finned distichodus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 18. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C widespread in coastal basins from the Sanaga (Cameroon) to the Chiloango (Cabinda Province of Angola) (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 303 records indexed .

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