Schilbe Angolensis
📖 Overview
Schilbe Angolensis (Schilbe angolensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Schilbeidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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 spines (total): 1. Diagnosis: adipose fin present; head narrow and rounded, mouth width 50.3% HL, interocular width 53.9% HL, interorbital width 37.7% HL; posterior nostrils closer to each other than anterior ones; pectoral and dorsal spines rather long, dorsal spine length 15.4% SL, pectoral spine length 16.7% SL; inner side of pectoral spine feebly serrated; body depth small; snout projecting beyond border of mouth; barbels well developed, nasal barbels reaching to anterior border of opercle; 13 gill rakers on lower part of anterior arch; 47 non-fused vertebrae; 52 branched anal fin rays . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schilbe Angolensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known from the type locality in the Upper Cuanza River in Angola.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | sumčík angolský |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eutropius angolensis | De Vos | 1984 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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