Paradistichodus Dimidiatus
📖 Overview
Paradistichodus Dimidiatus (Paradistichodus dimidiatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Distichodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, 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
Diagnosis: body depth and head length 4-5x SL; eye diameter slightly greater than snout length 2.5-3.6x of head length; scale formula 6.5-8.5/52-63/7.5-8.5; 10-12 anal fin branched rays; 16-19 dorsal fin branched rays . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paradistichodus Dimidiatus 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 |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | patetra poloviční |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tiganga-do-Gâmbia |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Половинчатый парадистиход |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distichodus ansorgii | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
| Nannocharax dimidiatus | Pellegrin | 1904 | Synonym |
| Paradistichodus dimidiatus elegans | Pellegrin | 1922 | Synonym |
| Paradistichodus elegans | Pellegrin | 1922 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .
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