Macrognathus Semiocellatus
📖 Overview
Macrognathus Semiocellatus (Macrognathus semiocellatus), first described by Roberts, 1986 is a medium-sized fish in the family Mastacembelidae (order Synbranchiformes). Adults typically reach 19.20 cm in maximum length. 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 28 - 32; Dorsal soft rays (total): 46 - 58; Anal soft rays: 53 - 65; Vertebrae: 71 - 75. A series of 8-10 roundish dark marks along the base of the soft dorsal fin, some or all of which are continuous with vertical bars on the posterior part of the body . Predorsal vertebrae usually only 4-5 (6 in a single specimen); rostral tooth plates absent; rim of anterior tubular nostril with 4 nearly equal digitiform processes (or 2 fimbriae and 2 fimbrules); dorsal, anal and caudal fins confluent; caudal fin pointed posteriorly (not truncate or round, typically with 5/5 or 6/6 rays; total caudal fin rays 10-13) .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Macrognathus Semiocellatus 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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