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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Nelitriip-nokissalmler

Ichthyborus quadrilineatus Pellegrin, 1904
Max Length
20.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Nelitriip-nokissalmler is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Ichthyborus quadrilineatus
Authority
Pellegrin, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
20.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 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

Diet information for Nelitriip-nokissalmler is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nelitriip-nokissalmler is currently being compiled.

🌍 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

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00427 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
20.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1904

🌐 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

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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