Macrognathus Obscurus
📖 Overview
Macrognathus Obscurus (Macrognathus obscurus), first described by Britz, 2010 is a small fish in the family Mastacembelidae (order Synbranchiformes). Adults typically reach 13.50 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 20 - 22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 50 - 55; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 49 - 51; Vertebrae: 72 - 74. Belongs to the Macrognathus aculeatus species group but can be distinguished from all other species of this group by the following combination of characters: 8-10 rostral tooth plates; 20-22 dorsal-fin spines; and ocelli along dorsal fin developed as small irregularly arranged dark spots or absent .: eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Macrognathus Obscurus 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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