Dundocharax Bidentatus
📖 Overview
Dundocharax Bidentatus (Dundocharax bidentatus) 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 1.9 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): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dundocharax Bidentatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical known from the Lucoge River (Chicapa River tributary, Kasai drainage) in Angola (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | patetra dvouzubá |
| 🌍EST | Dundokala |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Ангольский дундохаракс · Двузубый дундохаракс |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neolebias bidentatus | Poll | 1967 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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