Slender mouth almighty
📖 Overview
Slender mouth almighty (Glossamia narindica), first described by Roberts, 1978 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 12.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender mouth almighty is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Are mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 6°S - 9°S known only from Bensbach and middle Fly rivers in Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Slender Mouth Almighty |
| 🌍CES | parmovec oceánský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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