Agberi Mormyrid
📖 Overview
Agberi Mormyrid (Petrocephalus ansorgii), first described by Boulenger, 1903 is a small fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 14.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29 - 34; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 35 - 39. Body depth 2.9-3.5 x SL, caudal peduncle depth 18.8-21.6 x SL, base of anal fin 3.1-3.4 x SL. Eye diameter 3.0-3.5 x head length. Body silvery with 1st rays of dorsal darkened and dorsal spot separate from dorsal fin.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Agberi Mormyrid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Agberi Mormyrid |
| 🇩🇪German | Spatennilhecht |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Камнеголов Ансорги |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrocephalus bane ansorgii | Boulenger | 1903 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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