Phractura Tenuicauda
📖 Overview
Phractura Tenuicauda (Phractura tenuicauda), first described by Boulenger, 1902 is a small fish in the family Amphiliidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 9.50 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
Physical description for Phractura Tenuicauda is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Phractura Tenuicauda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 3°N - 10°S widespread in the northern Congo River drainage (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | mřenkovec tenkoocasý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraphractura tenuicauda | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Phractura tenuicaudata | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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