Macrognathus Meklongensis
📖 Overview
Macrognathus Meklongensis (Macrognathus meklongensis), first described by Roberts, 1986 is a fish in the family Mastacembelidae (order Synbranchiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Concave rostrum bearing 9-11 pairs of tooth plates; coloration very distinctive; 10-12 faint small ocelli along base of dorsal fin; dorsal and anal fins with fine dark striation. Dorsal, anal and caudal fins entirely separate. Rim of anterior nostril with 6 fingerlike projections. Penultimate (enlarged) dorsal fin spine articulating with same vertebra (33-35) as enlarged anal fin spine .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Macrognathus Meklongensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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