Paramormyrops Hopkinsi
📖 Overview
Paramormyrops Hopkinsi (Paramormyrops hopkinsi), first described by Taverne & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1985 is a medium-sized fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 15.60 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 Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 24 - 26. A slender, laterally compressed body . Dorsal profile of the head is downward sloping and concave or straight; snout is V-shaped from above . Both anal and dorsal fins terminate at about the same level . The fish is dark chocolate-brown overall, lighter on the belly; the fins are dark brown .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paramormyrops Hopkinsi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical indo River in Gabon, and Ntem River in Cameroon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇷🇺Russian | Бриеномир Хопкинса |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brienomyrus hopkinsi | Taverne & Thys van den Audenaerde | 1985 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 26 records indexed .
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