Microctenopoma Uelense
📖 Overview
Microctenopoma Uelense (Microctenopoma uelense) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anabantidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Anal spines: 6 - 9; Anal soft rays: 8 - 12; Vertebrae: 26 - 28.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Microctenopoma Uelense is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Microctenopoma Uelense is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Microctenopoma Uelense is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical recorded from the Yei River, a tributary to the White Nile in Sudan; this species replaces M.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 98 records indexed .
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