Opsaridium Ubangiense
📖 Overview
Overview information for Opsaridium Ubangiense is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 17. Diagnosis: 7.0-8.5 scales between lateral line and dorsal fin origin; 39-44 scales in lateral line; 3-5.5 scales between lateral line and mid-belly; 2 scales between lateral line and pelvic fin base; 14-16 circumpeduncular scales; 8-12 dark, vertical bars on sides; dorsal fin darkly pigmentated between the rays . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
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🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Opsaridium Ubangiense is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical widespread in coastal basins from Cameroon to the Republic of Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barilius fasciolatus | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barilius ubangensis | Pellegrin | 1901 | Synonym |
| Barilius ubangensis altus | Pappenheim | 1911 | Synonym |
| Barilius ubangensis chiloangae | Boulenger | 1912 | Synonym |
| Barilius ubangiensis | Pellegrin | 1901 | Synonym |
| Barilius ubanguiensis | Pellegrin | 1901 | Synonym |
| Opsaridium ubangense | Pellegrin | 1901 | Synonym |
| Opsaridium ubangiensis | Pellegrin | 1901 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 367 records indexed .
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