Petrocephalus Okavangensis
📖 Overview
Hardy and eurytopic species, common in both swamp and river . Collected under papyrus root stocks in the Guma Lagoon .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 24; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 27 - 32. Diagnosis: Body depth 26.1-34.8% of standard length; head length 23.2-27.4% of standard length; preanal length 53.8-61.9% of standard length; dorsal fin length 14.5-19.5% of standard length; length of anal fin 24.7-28.6% of standard length; depth of caudal peduncle 26.4-34.9% of its length; number of anal fin rays 27-32; number of scales in lateral line row 37-38; number of scales around caudal peduncle 12 . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Petrocephalus Okavangensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Petrocephalus Okavangensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Petrocephalus Okavangensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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