Nannocharax Ocellicauda
📖 Overview
Nannocharax Ocellicauda (Nannocharax ocellicauda), first described by Boulenger, 1907 is a tiny fish in the family Distichodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 3.50 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 15. Diagnosis: body elongate; only 1 row of teeth in each jaw; only anterior portion of lateral line pored . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nannocharax Ocellicauda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical known from the Dja (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | patetra skvrnoocasá |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemigrammocharax ocellicauda | Boulenger | 1907 | Synonym |
| Hemigrammonanocharax ocellicauda | Boulenger | 1907 | Synonym |
| Thrissocharax ocellicauda | Boulenger | 1907 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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