Neolebias Unifasciatus
📖 Overview
Neolebias Unifasciatus (Neolebias unifasciatus) 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 4.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Diagnosis: body depth 2.8-3.8x and head length 1.8-2.2x in SL . 33-35 lateral line scales . Laterosensory canal on lateral surface of head limited to arch of pores around ventral and posterior margins of orbit and associated with preopercle; 6th infraorbital (dermosphenotic) present, with laterosensory canal segment; infraorbital present at posterior margin of orbit; maxilla with 4 or fewer teeth; maxilla falling short of vertical through anterior margin of orbit; scaly process present at base of pelvic fin; dark pigmentation along lateral surface of body two scales wide or less; dark band on lateral surface of body passing through middle of caudal peduncle; base of caudal fin unpigmented or with rounded spot that falls distinctly short of dorsal and ventral margins of caudal peduncle . 12-15 total dorsal fin rays and 10-11 total anal fin rays . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neolebias Unifasciatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 8. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C south as the Chiloango in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nannaethiops angustolinea | Nichols | 1923 | Synonym |
| Nannaethiops unifasciatus | Steindachner | 1894 | Synonym |
| Nannocharax shariensis | Fowler | 1949 | Synonym |
| Neolebias unitaeniatus | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
| Neolebias univittatus | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 72 records indexed .
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