African pike-characin
📖 Overview
African pike-characin (Phago loricatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Distichodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Diagnosis: scales large and hard; peculiar jaws; no canines; 6 scales around caudal peduncle . 46-48 or 45-50 scales in lateral line. 1.0 or 1.5-2.0 scales above lateral line. 2.0-2.5 scales below lateral line . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for African pike-characin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C
🌿 Ecology
large insects and fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | African pike characin · African Pike-characin · Pike Characin |
| 🌍CES | patetra západoafrická |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Pansret Snabelkarpelaks |
| 🇩🇪German | Gefleckter Schnabelsalmler · Harnisch-Schnabelsalmler |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Fago-fino |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Фаго-попугай |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phago maculatus | Ahl | 1922 | Synonym |
| Phago rostratus | Gunther | 1865 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 26 records indexed .
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