Neolebias Gossei
📖 Overview
Neolebias Gossei (Neolebias gossei), first described by Poll & Lambert, 1964 is a tiny fish in the family Distichodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 2.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11. Diagnosis: 50-52 lateral line scales; 10 scales between lateral line and dorsal-fin origin; lateral surface of snout and often also regions ventral and posteroventral of orbit with highly elaborate laterosensory canal system formed of multiple intersecting segments . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neolebias Gossei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical endemic, only known from the Ogowe River basin in Gabon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | patetra Gosseova |
| 🇫🇷French | Charan nain |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congocharax gossei | Poll & Lambert | 1964 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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