Monostichodus Elongatus
📖 Overview
Monostichodus Elongatus (Monostichodus elongatus), first described by Vaillant, 1886 is a small fish in the family Distichodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 9.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 14. Diagnosis: body relatively elongate; upper jaw highly mobile vertically with respect to the cranium; maxilla reduced and edentulous; single series of teeth in upper jaw . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Monostichodus Elongatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical endemic, only occurring in the Ogowe River in Gabon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | patetra Vaillantova |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Fago-de-Vaillant |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 21 records indexed .
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