Pollimyrus Eburneensis
📖 Overview
Pollimyrus Eburneensis (Pollimyrus eburneensis), first described by Bigorne, 1991 is a small fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 7.70 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; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 20 - 22. Body depth 4.5-5.3 x SL. Head 4.1-4.6 x SL. Small eyes, 7.9-8.9 x head length. Head length 4.1-4.6 x SL. Dorsal fin base 6.0-6.8 x SL, origin behind anal fin origin. Dorsal fin base to anal fin base ratio 0.7-0.8. Pectoral 1.2-1.3 x head length and 1.5-1.7 x pelvic fin. Clear brown color.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pollimyrus Eburneensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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