Kneria Angolensis
📖 Overview
Kneria Angolensis (Kneria angolensis), first described by Steindachner, 1866 is a small fish in the family Kneriidae (order Gonorynchiformes). Adults typically reach 9.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Diagnosis: body height less than head length , the latter 5.5-6 times in total length . Eye lateral, well visible from below , its diameter 3-3.66 times in head length . Dorsal fin origin behind pelvic fins . In males, snout with spine-like tubercles . Ventral profile of lower jaw slightly ventrally curved, except in the middle where it is more or less dorsally curved; more than 100 scales on lateral line; blackish grey band from the back of the head to the caudal fin . Lateral line origin curving dorsally above opercular organ, the latter not overlying the anterior lateral line . Black spot at base of pelvic and pectoral fins; 2 black spots at base of anal fin . Blackish brown spots just above and below lateral line . : elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kneria Angolensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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