Darkfin eel catfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in estuaries and along open coasts . Juveniles form dense aggregations. Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, and fishes . Dorsal and pelvic fins are venomous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Darkfin eel catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Darkfin eel catfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Darkfin eel catfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical east coast of Africa.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans, mollusks, and fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | darkfin eel catfish · Darkfin Eel-catfish · eel-catfish |
| 🌍CES | plotos lemovaný |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bagre-enguia-indiano |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Темнопёрый угрехвост |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copidoglanis obscurus | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Plotosus nigricans | Valenciennes | 1840 | Heterotypic |
| Tandanus obscurus | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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