Malapterurus Oguensis
📖 Overview
An upland species, generally not found in lowland habitats, where it appears to be replaced by M. beninensis .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 38 - 40. Diagnosis: tooth patches narrow; vertically based pectoral fin positioned near body mid-depth; 6-7 branched caudal-fin rays; 8 (rarely 7 or 9) pectoral-fin rays; 3 ventral unbranched caudal-fin rays . Dorsum, flank and head unspotted; caudal saddle and bar pattern intensely expressed with wide, dark and well defined saddle that extends onto the anal fin, with no interruption between saddle and anal-fin pigment fields (in all other species with a caudal saddle there is a clear break in pigment between the saddle and the anal fin pigmentation) . Venter unpigmented; 38-40 vertebrae . 4-14 gill-rakers . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Malapterurus Oguensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Malapterurus Oguensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Malapterurus Oguensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malapterurus electricus oguensis | Sauvage | 1879 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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