Petrocephalus Pulsivertens
📖 Overview
The EOD waveform of Petrocephalus pulsivertens resembles an inverted-polarity version of the 'typical' Petrocephalus EOD .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: Petrocephalus pulsivertens is distinguished from all other Petrocephalus species in Central Africa by the following combination of characteristics: dorsal fin with at least 25 branched rays; anal fin with at least 31 branched rays; mouth large, the ratio head length and mouth width between 2.0 and 3.7; 15-21 teeth in the upper jaw; 24-30 teeth in the lower jaw; and eye large, the ratio head length and eye-diameter between 3,2 and 3,5 . Pigmentation pattern consists of two distinctive melanin markings (black patches): (1) a distinct ovoid mark below the anterior base of the dorsal fin; and (2) a crescent-like mark, sometimes diffuse, centered at the base of the caudal fin and extending onto the upper and lower parts of the caudal fin . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Petrocephalus Pulsivertens is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Petrocephalus Pulsivertens is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Petrocephalus Pulsivertens is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central African Republic and Republic of Congo.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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