aquarium
📖 Overview
aquarium (Mastacembelus flavidus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mastacembelidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 96. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 20. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 3°S - 9°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hrotočelec žlutavý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aethiomastacembelus flavidus | Matthes | 1962 | Synonym |
| Afromastacembelus flavidus | Matthes | 1962 | Synonym |
| Caecomastacembelus flavidus | Matthes | 1962 | Homotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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