Notoglanidium Depierrei
📖 Overview
Notoglanidium Depierrei (Notoglanidium depierrei), first described by Daget, 1979 is a medium-sized fish in the family Claroteidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 17.20 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 25 - 28; Vertebrae: 47 - 50. Diagnosis: postanal region elongated, resulting in a higher vertebral count, 47-50 (vs. 36-40) . 25-28 total anal-fin rays . Distance between bases of anal and caudal fins 4.6-6.9% of standard length; pre-dorsal body depth small, i.e. 6.9-12.0% of standard length; 9-10 soft dorsal-fin rays; interorbital distance 18.2-23.7% of head length; combined premaxillary tooth plate of average width, 18.2-29.1% of head length . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Notoglanidium Depierrei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known from the Djim, a small tributary of the Mbam which enters the Sanaga downstream from the Nachtingal Falls (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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