Malapterurus Tanganyikaensis
📖 Overview
Limnetic electric catfish . Voracious piscivore feeding on cichlids . Encountered in the littoral zone down to a depth of 50 m; especially common in bays or near the mouths of rivers .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 12; Vertebrae: 38 - 45. Diagnosis: tooth patches broad; 9-12 anal-fin rays; 38-41 vertebrae; 19-20 caudal-fin rays (ii-7-8-ii-iii); stout, cylindrical head; broad, square snout; body finely spotted .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Malapterurus Tanganyikaensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Malapterurus Tanganyikaensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Malapterurus Tanganyikaensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical distributed in Lake Tanganyika (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malapterurus polli | Norris | 2002 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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