Paradoxoglanis Parvus
📖 Overview
Paradoxoglanis Parvus (Paradoxoglanis parvus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Malapteruridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 12; Vertebrae: 37 - 41. Diagnosis: lateral line short, rarely longer than 28% SL, most commonly 18-22% SL; nearly always 6 pelvic-fin rays; generally 2 sensory pores between inner mental barbels; caudal saddle and bar pattern absent; no sharply defined pectoral fin markings .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paradoxoglanis Parvus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Paradoxoglanis Parvus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Paradoxoglanis Parvus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical north of the Congo River mouth (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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