Congo Marble Knifefish
📖 Overview
Congo Marble Knifefish (Papyrocranus congoensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Notopteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 29.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Anal soft rays: 104 - 118. Caudal vertebrae 52-58.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Congo Marble Knifefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Congo Marble Knifefish |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Congo-knivbladfisk |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | コンゴアロワナナイフ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notopterus afer congoensis | Nichols & La Monte | 1932 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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