Parauchenoglanis Buettikoferi
📖 Overview
Parauchenoglanis Buettikoferi (Parauchenoglanis buettikoferi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Claroteidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0. Diagnosis: occipital process reaching to first nuchal plate; mouth equal to snout length; width of premaxillary tooth plate 15% of head length; eye large (14.2% of head length); pelvic fin short; colour uniformly brownish . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parauchenoglanis Buettikoferi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Parauchenoglanis Buettikoferi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Parauchenoglanis Buettikoferi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 14°N - 10°N known only from the type specimen from Warri (Niger River Delta) in Nigeria (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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