Mormyrops Microstoma
📖 Overview
Mormyrops Microstoma (Mormyrops microstoma), first described by Boulenger, 1898 is a medium-sized fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 16.50 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Mormyrops Microstoma is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mormyrops Microstoma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇷🇺Russian | Малоротый мормиропс |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxyrhynchus microstoma | Boulenger | 1898 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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