Mastacembelus Robertsi
📖 Overview
Collected mostly from the rapids. For specimens of the Lower Congo River basin (mainstream), water temperature was recorded at a range of 24.7-29.0°C, air temperature at 23.3-30.0°C, D.O. 8.0 mg/l, and pH 7.0-7.5 .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 22 - 26; Dorsal soft rays (total): 66 - 92; Anal spines: 1 - 2; Anal soft rays: 63 - 92; Vertebrae: 74 - 82. Can be distinguished from other African mastacembelid species by following combination of characters: small eyes, anterior border of first dorsal spine situated before, above, or just behind posterior edge of pectoral fin; generally the color pattern is uniform .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mastacembelus Robertsi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 6°N - 7°S Central African Republic; also reported from Bangui fish market in Central African Republic (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hrotočelec Robertsův |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aethiomastacembelus robertsi | Vreven & Teugels | 1996 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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