Marcusenius Fuscus
📖 Overview
Marcusenius Fuscus (Marcusenius fuscus), first described by Pellegrin, 1901 is a medium-sized fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 19.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Marcusenius Fuscus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Marcusenius Fuscus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known from Republic of Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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