Tana-churchill
📖 Overview
Tana-churchill (Petrocephalus tanensis), first described by Whitehead & Greenwood, 1959 is a medium-sized fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 15.20 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): 22 - 27; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 26 - 29. Diagnosis: Body depth 25.7-35.6% of standard length; predorsal length 57.4-64.5% of standard length; dorsal fin length 16.7-22.2% of standard length; anal fin length 21.4-25.7% of standard length; distance dorsal fin to end of caudal peduncle 42.7-47.2% of standard length; depth of caudal peduncle 29.1-43.9% of its length; 22-27 dorsal fin rays . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tana-churchill is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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