Parakneria Tanzaniae

📖 Overview

Parakneria Tanzaniae (Parakneria tanzaniae), first described by Poll, 1984 is a small fish in the family Kneriidae (order Gonorynchiformes). Adults typically reach 6.40 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 Vulnerable.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 43. Diagnosis: body relatively slender . Dorsal fin origin above or slightly before pelvic fin origin; body depth 6.5-9 times in SL; head length 4.5-5.9 times in SL . Head width 44.9-53.4% HL; snout length 37.7-49.4% HL . Pectoral fin length 4.9-6.1 times in SL . Pelvic fin 14.2-18.2% SL , with 9-10 rays . 98 to about 120 scales in lateral line . Caudal peduncle 1.8(juv.)-2.2 times longer than deep , 72.8-100% HL . Eye diameter 4.4(juv.)-5.5 times in HL, 1.7(juv.)-2.2 times in interorbital distance , 1.8-2.25 times in snout length . 13-16 pectoral fin rays . Color pattern with many small dark spots with an irregular edge on the back; if larger spots are present, they show light centers . : elongated; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parakneria Tanzaniae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 18°C - 22°C recorded from 2 affluents of the upper Ruaha (including the Kimani river) in Tanzania (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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