Malapterurus Beninensis

📖 Overview

Malapterurus Beninensis (Malapterurus beninensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Malapteruridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11; Vertebrae: 33 - 38. Diagnosis: body cylindrical; tooth patches narrow; vertically oriented pectoral fins, placed near body mid-depth; 6-7 branched caudal-fin rays; pectoral-fin rays usually 8, rarely 7 or 9; 34-38 vertebrae; eyes relatively small, interorbital space relatively broad; caudal saddle and bar pattern quite distinct in juveniles and young and usually apparent in adults , but often subdued . Dorsum and flank nearly always spotted, sometimes extensively . Commonly 10-15 gill rakers on first arch (total range 4-22) . Caudal saddle and anal-fin pigmentation not continuous . Venter often dusky, occasionally lightly spotted . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Malapterurus Beninensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Malapterurus Beninensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Malapterurus Beninensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical West and Central Africa from the lower Volta River (Ghana) to the Chiloango system (Angola and Congo DR)(Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .

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