Dolichamphilius Longiceps
📖 Overview
Dolichamphilius Longiceps (Dolichamphilius longiceps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Amphiliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3, 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): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 40. Number of caudal fin rays: 10/6+7/12 . Caudal peduncle elongate, with only 12 vertebrae . Number of ribs: 6: first pair of ribs on vertebra 5 and smaller than ribs on vertebra 6 . Body with four or five elongate oval spots centered on midline; spot nearest middle of body considerably enlarged on both sides of the body .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dolichamphilius Longiceps is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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