Phractura Brevicauda
📖 Overview
Phractura Brevicauda (Phractura brevicauda), first described by Boulenger, 1911 is a small fish in the family Amphiliidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 8.50 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; Anal spines: 0. Diagnosis: caudal peduncle relatively short, 3-4.2 times in SL and slender, length 8-16 times depth . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Phractura Brevicauda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 15. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C ; 6°N - 5°N north of Ogowe River to Loeme River, including the Muni, Komo, Kouilou and Nyanga systems (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | mřenkovec krátkoocasý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phractura brevicaudata | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 63 records indexed .
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