Phractura Longicauda
📖 Overview
Phractura Longicauda (Phractura longicauda), first described by Boulenger, 1903 is a small fish in the family Amphiliidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 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: scutes on body expanded; interorbit wide, width 1.5-2 times orbit diameter; caudal peduncle long, less than 3 times in SL and extremely slender, length more than 18 times depth . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Phractura Longicauda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 8 - 18. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C widespread from the Sanaga River in Cameroon to the Loeme River in Republic of Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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