Wichmann's mouth almighty
📖 Overview
Wichmann's mouth almighty (Glossamia wichmanni) 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 18 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wichmann's mouth almighty is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Wichmann's mouth almighty is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Are mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 2°S - 4°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Wichmann's mouth almighty · Wichmann’s Mouth Almighty |
| 🌍CES | parmovec Wichmannův |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon wichmanni | Weber | 1907 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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