Petrocephalus Pallidomaculatus
📖 Overview
Petrocephalus Pallidomaculatus (Petrocephalus pallidomaculatus), first described by Bigorne & Paugy, 1990 is a small fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 9.70 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 27; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 27 - 34. Body depth 3.0-3.5 x SL, caudal peduncle height 16.1-18.1 x SL, anal fin base 3.4-3.8 x SL. Eye diameter 3.0-3.5 x head length. Generally silvery color, sometimes with 1st dorsal fin rays grayish. Dorsal spot separated from dorsal fin base. Base of caudal peduncle marked with gray bar.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Petrocephalus Pallidomaculatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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