Marcusenius Kaninginii

📖 Overview

Found in shallow water, ±1-2 m), near the shores; it has been collected at stations with low water velocity, near roots of vegetation or dead wood and at places with foliage-shade .

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 23; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 27 - 30; Vertebrae: 42 - 44. Diagnosis: Marcusenius kaninginii belongs to the group of Marcusenius species with eight large circumpeduncular scales . Within this group it can be distinguished from M. dundoensis, M. fuscus and M. sanagaensis by its lower number of lateral line scales, 43-47 vs. 49-61; it differs from M. ghesquierei and M. kutuensis by having fewer dorsal-fin rays, 18-23 vs. 27-34; and from M. schilthuisiae by fewer anal-fin rays, 27-30 vs. 32-35 . It is distinguished from M. intermedius by a higher number of lateral line scales, 43-47 vs. 38-43, and a higher total vertebrae number, 42-44 vs. 40-41; furthermore, it can be distinguished from M. intermedius by the terminal mouth position and the rounded shape of the snout vs. mouth sub-terminal and the snout pointed; it is distinguished from M. moorii by the blackish longitudinal band along the lateral line; the shallower body at the anterior base of the anal-fin depth, 25.0-28.4% of standard length vs. 28.1-33.5; the shorter pectoral fin, 15.5-19.1% of standard length vs. 17.7-22.8; and the deeper caudal peduncle, 39-57% of its length vs. 27-42 . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Marcusenius Kaninginii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Marcusenius Kaninginii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Marcusenius Kaninginii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 7.0. Tropical; 22°C - 22°C

🌿 Ecology

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