Micralestes Vittatus
📖 Overview
Inhabits rivers and lagoons . Water beetles, insect remains, pieces of weed, algae, sand grains and debris found in stomach .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 15 - 18. Body height 3.35-3.6 times in standard length . Head length 3.95-4.1 times in standard length . Cuspid number: on external row of upper jaw 3-5, on internal row of upper jaw 5-8, on external row of lower jaw 5-7, on internal row of lower jaw 1 . Black mediolateral band starting behind the operculum and quickly enlarging towards the back, ending at the origin of the caudal fin . Mediolateral band silvery in live specimens . Fins without black spot .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Micralestes Vittatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical endemic to Lake Tanganyika, present in Lufuko River at Mpala (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alestes vittatus | Boulenger | 1917 | Synonym |
| Brycinus vittatus | Boulenger | 1917 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Micralestes Vittatus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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