Pinktail Robber
📖 Overview
Pinktail Robber (Micralestes comoensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Alestidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 19 - 21. Diagnosis: lateral line complete or incomplete; 16-29 pored scales; 25-29 lateral line scales; 16-18 anal fin branched rays; 6/8 premaxillary teeth; 12-14 gill rakers on lower part of first branchial arch; caudal and adipose fins bright red; rayed dorsal fin carmin-red . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pinktail Robber is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; potamodromous . Tropical known from Upper Comoé in Burkina Faso (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pinktail Robber |
| 🌍CES | afrotetra comoenská |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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