Malapterurus Stiassnyae

📖 Overview

Malapterurus Stiassnyae (Malapterurus stiassnyae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Malapteruridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 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; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11; Vertebrae: 38 - 42. Diagnosis: body elongate and cylindrical; tooth patches narrow; vertically based pectoral fins positioned at the body mid-depth; 8-11 anal-fin rays; usually more than 17 gill rakers on first arch; 2 ventral unbranched and 7-8 branched caudal-fin rays; 8-11 pectoral-fin rays; caudal saddle and bar pattern well developed in juveniles and young; caudal fin darkly pigmented in adults; caudal saddle and bar merged dorsally in specimens in which they are still visible . : elongated; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Malapterurus Stiassnyae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Malapterurus Stiassnyae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Malapterurus Stiassnyae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical east of the Fouta Dialon uplands, from the Bofon River (Guinea) to the St.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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