Longnose stonebasher
📖 Overview
In Lake Kyoga abundant among or near water lilies and in Lake Victoria it occurs in shallow, inshore waters over sandy and rocky shores , seasonally over muddy bottoms adjacent to papyrus swamps or deep water near rocky islands . Feeds on bottom and in marginal vegetation; insectivorous (chironomid larvae, Povilla, Odonata larvae), but arthropods, oligochaetes and fish eggs are also eaten . Uses sensitive pointed addition to chin for testing holes in mud, papyrus roots and between stones to locate underwater insects . Rotates body to almost vertical position, searches substrate and grabs prey into mouth; produces weak electric organ discharge for navigation and to warn off other organisms . Oviparous . Breeds twice a year during the rainy seasons, and migrates up rivers to spawn .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longnose stonebasher is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous ; depth range 27 - 45 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
bottom and in marginal vegetation; insectivorous (chironomid larvae, Povilla, Odonata larvae), but a
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Longnose Stonebasher |
| 🌍CES | rypoun dlouhovousý |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Длинноусый гнатонем |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mormyrus longibarbis | Hilgendorf | 1888 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 43 records indexed .
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