Paramormyrops Curvifrons
📖 Overview
Paramormyrops Curvifrons (Paramormyrops curvifrons), first described by Taverne, Thys van den Audenaerde, Heymer & Géry, 1977 is a small fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 14.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 22; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 24 - 27. A slender Paramormyrops with body depth 14.9-23.0% of standard length . The head profile has a distinct concave slope; snout is V-shaped from above . In life, the body is a uniform deep chocolate-brown over the back, lighter below; the border of the mouth is often white or lightly pigmented giving the appearance of white lips; fin rays and membranes are darkly pigmented .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paramormyrops Curvifrons is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical indo River in Gabon, and Nyong River in Cameroon (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) - 17 records indexed .
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