Petrocephalus Frieli
📖 Overview
Petrocephalus Frieli (Petrocephalus frieli) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mormyridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: Petrocephalus frieli is distinguished from all other Petrocephalus species of Central Africa by the following combination of characteristics: body coloration brownish without an intense subdorsal pigmentation mark; 21-24 branched rays in the dorsal fin and 28-30 branched rays in the anal fin; more than 13 scale rows between the anterior base of the anal fin and the lateral line; and three distinct electroreceptive rosettes on the head . : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Petrocephalus Frieli is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Petrocephalus Frieli is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Petrocephalus Frieli is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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