Raiamas Scarciensis
📖 Overview
Raiamas Scarciensis (Raiamas scarciensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. Diagnosis: body depth 4.5-6.3x and head length 4.0-5.0x SL; eye diameter 3.9-4.0x head length; scale formula 8.5-10.5/54-58/4.5-5.5; 8.5-10.5 scales between lateral line and dorsal fin origin; 54-58 scales in longitudinal series; 18 scales around caudal peduncle; 8 dorsal-fin branched rays; 13-15 anal-fin branched rays; usually 16 or 17 vertical bars on sides; known from some coastal basins in Sierra Leone . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Raiamas Scarciensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Raiamas Scarciensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Raiamas Scarciensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | rajamas sierraleonský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Sangica-torpedo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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