Senegalese Bulldog
📖 Overview
Senegalese Bulldog (Marcusenius senegalensis), first described by (Steindachner, 1870) is a fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). 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 Senegalese Bulldog is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Senegalese Bulldog is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Habitat and distribution data for Senegalese Bulldog is currently being compiled.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Senegalese Bulldog |
| 🌍CES | rypoun senegalský |
| 🌍EWE | Atiadra |
| 🌍GLE | Balekete |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Сенегальская маркузения |
| 🌍WOL | Banass |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnathonemus elongatus | Pfaff | 1933 | Heterotypic |
| Gnathonemus gambiensis | Svensson | 1933 | Synonym |
| Gnathonemus gracilis | Pellegrin | 1922 | Synonym |
| Gnathonemus pfaffi | Fowler | 1958 | Synonym |
| Gnathonemus senegalensis | Steindachner | 1870 | Synonym |
| Gnathonemus senegalensis elongatus | Pfaff | 1933 | Heterotypic |
| Gnathonemus senegalensis gracilis | Pellegrin | 1922 | Synonym |
| Gnathonemus senegalensis senegalensis | Steindachner | 1870 | Synonym |
| Marcusenius senegalensis elongatus | Pfaff | 1933 | Heterotypic |
| Marcusenius senegalensis gracilis | Pellegrin | 1922 | Synonym |
| Marcusenius senegalensis pfaffi | Fowler | 1958 | Synonym |
| Marcusenius senegalensis senegalensis | - | - | Synonym |
| Mormyrus senegalensis | Steindachner | 1870 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 97 records indexed .
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