Sande's mouth almighty
📖 Overview
Sande's mouth almighty (Glossamia sandei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apogonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sande's mouth almighty is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sande's mouth almighty is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Are mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 3°S - 10°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sande's mouth almighty · Sande’s Mouth Almighty |
| 🌍CES | parmovec Sandeův |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon sandei | Weber | 1907 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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