Neolebias Spilotaenia
📖 Overview
Neolebias Spilotaenia (Neolebias spilotaenia) 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 3.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Diagnosis: 40-43 lateral line scales; 8 scales between lateral line and dorsal-fin origin; lateral surface of snout and often also regions ventral and posteroventral or orbit with highly elaborate laterosensory canal system formed of multiple intersecting segments; region posterodorsal and posterior of orbit without elaborate laterosensory canal system or with limited system immediately posterior of orbit . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neolebias Spilotaenia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Neolebias Spilotaenia is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Neolebias Spilotaenia is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical endemic, known from the Chiloango, Kouilou and Loémé Rivers in the Republic of Congo and Cabinda (Angola) (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | patetra skvrnopásá |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congocharax spilotaenia | Boulenger | 1912 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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