Schilbe Mandibularis
📖 Overview
Found in riverine and lacustrine conditions; prefers freshwater but has also been recorded from brackish water lagoons in mixohaline water; voracious and carnivorous . Feed mainly on (terrestrial) insects and fish, but also fruits, amphibians, small rodents and Arachnida have been found in stomachs . Oviparous, eggs are unguarded .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1. Diagnosis: large species, up to 300 mm SL or more . Anterior nostrils never closer to each other than the posterior ones; inner margin of pectoral-fin spine finely denticulate; 39-70 branched anal-fin rays; 8-15 gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch; adipose fin always present . Lower jaw reaching as far as or a little shorter than upper jaw; brownish longitudinal stripes along sides and anal fin . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schilbe Mandibularis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical; 8°N - 5°N
🌿 Ecology
(terrestrial) insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | sumčík liberijský |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eutropius liberiensis | Hubrecht | 1881 | Synonym |
| Eutropius mandibularis | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Eutropius mentalis | Boulenger | 1901 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 77 records indexed .
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