Parakneria Cameronensis
📖 Overview
Parakneria Cameronensis (Parakneria cameronensis), first described by Boulenger, 1909 is a small fish in the family Kneriidae (order Gonorynchiformes). Adults typically reach 9.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 39. Diagnosis: body a little depressed in front , elongate, fusiform , its depth 5.66 - 9.1 times in TL, 8.5-9.1 times in SL , 10.8-14.5% SL, with greatest depth at or slightly anterior to dorsal fin origin . Head broader than deep, about 1.5 times as long as broad, its length 4.5-5 times in TL , 17.2-21.7% SL . Snout rounded, about as long as postorbital part of head , 2.35-2.8 times in HL . Eye superolateral, 3.75 - 5.75 times in HL, 1.3-1.75 times in interorbital distance, 1.65-2.45 times in snout length . Interorbital width 28.6-45.1% HL , 3.2-3.55 times in HL . Dorsal fin 1.2-1.3 times further from snout tip than from caudal fin origin , at equal distance from eye and root of caudal . Anal fin origin 2 - 2.4 times as distant from root of pelvics as from root of caudal. Pectoral fin paddle shaped , very large, 4-4.75 times in SL, 0.95- 1.2 times in HL . Pelvic fin 4.85-6.25 times in SL, 1-1.35 times in HL . Caudal peduncle about 1.45 - 1.66 times as long as deep. : elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parakneria Cameronensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kneria cameronensis | Boulenger | 1909 | Synonym |
| Kneria cameronensis cameronensis | Boulenger | 1909 | Synonym |
| Kneria camorensis | Boulenger | 1909 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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