Nelitriip-nokissalmler
📖 Overview
Nelitriip-nokissalmler (Ichthyborus quadrilineatus), first described by Pellegrin, 1904 is a medium-sized fish in the family Distichodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 20.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: snout shorter than half the head length (Guinea to Liberia); body depth 4.8-6.3x and head length 3.3-4x SL; head 2.6-3.2x longer than wide; snout pointed, 1.3-1.9x longer than eye diameter; eye 3.6-4.6x head length; scale formula 11-13/100-112/7-9; 14-17 anal-fin branched rays; 15-17 dorsal fin branched rays . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nelitriip-nokissalmler is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C West Africa: Casamance, Corubal, Kolenté, Waanje and Taja (Pampana/Jong) (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | patetra čtyřpásá |
| 🇩🇪German | Scherenschwanz-Schnabelsalmler |
| 🌍EST | Nelitriip-nokissalmler |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Juovagaviaalitetra |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neoborus quadrilineatus | Pellegrin | 1904 | Synonym |
| Phagoborus quadrilineatus | Pellegrin | 1904 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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