Broadbar Citharine
📖 Overview
Broadbar Citharine (Nannocharax niloticus), first described by Joannis, 1835 is a tiny fish in the family Distichodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 4.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical 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 Broadbar Citharine is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Broadbar Citharine is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Subtropical; 32°N - 4°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Broadbar Citharine |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Malkh Nili · Samak El Malek |
| 🌍CES | patetra africká |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Fago-do-Nilo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coregonus niloticus | Joannis | 1835 | Synonym |
| Nannocharax niloticus lateralis | Werner | 1906 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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