Eleotris Annobonensis
📖 Overview
Eleotris Annobonensis (Eleotris annobonensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Eleotridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: conspicuous discrete dark spot present on upper pectoral fin base (if specimen is very dark spot may not be highly contrasted but is still distinct; sensory papillae on upper rear field of opercle form a single arching row; 54-63 scales in longitudinal series, usually 56 or more .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eleotris Annobonensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical endemic, found on Bioko (=Fernando Poo) and Annobon (=Pagalu) islands of Equatorial Guinea, and Sao Tome and Principe islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Guavina-de-São-Tomé |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleotris annoboensis | Blanc, Cadenat & Stauch | 1968 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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