Microsynodontis Nannoculus

📖 Overview

Microsynodontis Nannoculus (Microsynodontis nannoculus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13; Vertebrae: 36. Diagnosis: body moderately slender, deep (17.6-19.9% SL); anterior edge of pectoral spine with anteriorly directed serrations along proximal half; eye diameter 10.6-12.2% SL; snout length 47.9-48.0% SL; supracleithral process not reaching to vertical through posterior-most tip of nuchal shield; adipose fin base short, 29.4-33.8% SL; body without numerous dark brown elongate spots; caudal peduncle slender, its depth 9.2-9.8% SL; both sexes with short (< 0.1 mm) tubercles on dorsal and lateral surfaces of head . Caudal fin rounded; dorsal spine curved . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microsynodontis Nannoculus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical endemic to the Kyé River (Ntem River tributary) in eastern Equatorial Guinea (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Microsynodontis Nannoculus.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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