Phenacogrammus Urotaenia
📖 Overview
Maximum size 70 mm SL . Affinities: very similar to P. major and the justification for maintaining separate species status is questionable . More details on the differences between P. urotaenia and P. major can be found in Ref. 80290.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 21. Diagnosis: flanks with intense pigment band from a vertical through anal fin origin and extending caudad to posterior margin of median caudal fin rays; 26-28 scales in longitudinal series; adipose fin not broad and rounded, its total length less than 3x its length at base . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Phenacogrammus Urotaenia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic, known from Ntem and Ogowe River basins in Cameroon and Gabon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alestopetersius major urotaenia | Boulenger | 1909 | Synonym |
| Hemigrammalestes urotaenia | Boulenger | 1909 | Synonym |
| Micralestes urotaenia | Boulenger | 1909 | Synonym |
| Phenacogrammus major urotaenia | Boulenger | 1909 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Phenacogrammus Urotaenia.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 22 records indexed .
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