Malapterurus Monsembeensis
📖 Overview
Malapterurus Monsembeensis (Malapterurus monsembeensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Malapteruridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 58 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 12; Vertebrae: 44 - 49. Diagnosis: large species . Tooth patches broad; obliquely angled pectoral fins positioned low on body . 17-49 or 44-45 vertebrae. 9-12 anal-fin rays; 19 caudal-fin rays (ii-7-8-ii); eye typically oval (along horizontal axis); caudal saddle and bar pattern poorly developed, even in juveniles; body with relatively small spots and flecks; pectoral and pelvic fin rays unpigmented . Broader mouth than M. microstoma, and fewer gill rakers and more vertebrae than either M. microstoma and M. tanganyikaensis; small dark marks rather uniformly distributed over the entire body and caudal fin, with no distinct dark or pale bars or bands, as M. microstoma and M. tanganyikaensis .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Malapterurus Monsembeensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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