aquarium
📖 Overview
aquarium (Nannocharax latifasciatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Distichodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Diagnosis: 40-42 or 39-43 lateral line scales. Snout and anal fin long; head length 3.1-3.5x SL; 11-12 scales around caudal peduncle; 1 or 2 scales between anus and anal-fin origin; pectoral with total of 10-12 branched rays; pelvic with total of 9-10 branched rays; pectoral fins not reaching to pelvic fin bases; dorsal-fin origin distinctly ahead of pelvic-fin insertions . Head and body with dark band along mid-lateral surface from snout to at least rear of caudal peduncle . Mid-lateral band on body broad, with scale-centres light, and ending posteriorly in a rounded blotch that extends partly unto caudal-fin base . 12-13 or 12-14 total dorsal fin rays. 15 or 13-15 total anal fin rays. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C found in the area comprised between the Oshun River in Nigeria and the Cross River in Cameroon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"aquarium is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquarium has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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